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‘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
Summer rainfall delivers strong corn yields in southeast Kansas
A southeast Kansas farmer says plentiful rainfall this summer helped contribute to an incredible corn harvest. “We were probably at 150 to 200 bushels, but our average was up there.”
Keys to getting corn off on right foot in 2027
An extension corn agronomist says an early start to harvest should help the 2027 crop get off on the right foot. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says a
Could there be another drop in cattle placements?
University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says all eyes will be on placements, especially after last month’s surprise. “There’s not going to be enough cattle imports from Mexico through
