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IATP research shows fertilizer industry benefitting from crises in multiple ways
The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the fertilizer industry is once again utilizing global crises to its benefit. During
Missouri State Fair sees strong ag participation, plans more upgrades
The director of the Missouri State Fair says this year’s 11-day event had strong participation in agriculture and livestock events. Jason Moore tells Brownfield there were more than 29,000 entries
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2026
Dec. corn $5.30 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.19 and 3/4, down 3/4 centOct. soybean meal $368.70, up $7.80Oct. soybean oil 68.68, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
‘I can’t keep heifers back’: Minnesota cow-calf producer shares impact of beef imports with lawmakers
A Minnesota cow-calf producer is voicing her concerns about beef imports to members of Congress. Ellie Trout and her family farm in Itasca County and she joined members of Minnesota
Farm bankruptcy filings up in 2025, law center says
The National Agricultural Law Center says farm bankruptcies are on pace to increase in 2026. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley tells Brownfield, “At the halfway point of 2026, ag bankruptcies
Sioux Center Leaders Discuss Northwest Iowa Priorities with Senator Grassley
Sioux Center community leaders met with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley in Washington this week to discuss infrastructure development, agriculture, healthcare, and education in northwest Iowa. The meeting was part of
Propane provides fuel savings option for producers
The Propane Education and Research Council says some farmers are looking for alternative fuel sources to reduce energy input costs. Mike Newland says propane has remained relatively stable over
Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at
More school milk choices could help improve student nutrition
A health and wellness expert says the return of 2 percent and whole milk in schools this fall could help support student growth and development. Hanna Kelley with the American
Grassley touts efforts to help prevent stillbirths
This Saturday, September 19, would become National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day under a resolution being co-sponsored by two of Iowa’s representatives in Washington. Senator Chuck Grassley said the day
