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Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could
Four Iowa GOP candidates for governor in TV debate tonight
Four Iowa TV stations are broadcasting a debate tonight among four of the five Republicans running for governor. Congressman Randy Feenstra declined the debate invitation from KCCI in Des Moines
Iowa County Sheriff approved to become a U.S. Marshal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Iowa County Sheriff Robert Rotter has been confirmed to to be the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa. Grassley nominated Rotter for the
Iowa corn and soybean planting heading into the final stretch
The U.S.D.A. report shows both corn and soybean planting are at 80% or more complete. Corn planting is 88% complete — up 16% percent from last week. That puts the
Ag group would like dairy issues fixed in USMCA
The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that
Orange City Firefighters Assist at Early Morning Le Mars House Fire
The Orange City Fire Department helped battle a major house fire early Tuesday morning in Le Mars that caused an estimated $350,000 in damage. Orange City Firefighters Called to Assist
Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s
Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will
Economist cautions China purchase agreement could fall short despite strong purchase targets
An ag economist with the Ohio State University says a deal between the U.S. and China to buy more U.S. ag products looks good on paper, but agriculture should proceed
Teaming Up For Safety
Cooperation between the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this
