Libertarian candidates will not be listed on the General Election ballots in Iowa’s first, third and fourth congressional districts. The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that the candidates were not properly nominated because the Libertarian Party failed to follow state law in the timing of its county conventions. Will Admussen of […] View Full Story
The Republican nominee for Lyon County Sheriff is seeking judicial review of a decision that the county’s incumbent sheriff is eligible to be on the General Election ballot as the Libertarian Party’s nominee. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Brian Hilt won the Republican Primary for Lyon County Sheriff in June. Hill got 1381 votes. Incumbent Sheriff […] View Full Story
Commentary Harvest is underway in my neck of the woods. Before long combines, grain carts and trucks will be rolling dusk to dawn and beyond. Everyone says there’s a big crop out there, commodity prices are down, and farmers are itching to get their crops out of the field and in the bin – or […] The post Safe harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Updated yield forecasts for new crop corn and soybeans are expected in the September USDA report and the chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says “big crops are definitely looking to be the story this year.” Pre-report yield estimates for corn are between 182 and 183 bushels/acre and soybeans around 53 bushels/acre, close to USDA’s […] The post Analyst expects yield changes in Sept. USDA report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Flags on state buildings are at half-staff today to remember those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks 23 years ago. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, issued a video statement reflecting on the attacks. “September 11, 2001 tested our nation in ways we could never have imagined it. […] View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on the week’s direct business. October live cattle closed $.62 higher at $176.95, and December live cattle closed $.80 higher at $177.22. October feeder cattle closed $2.10 higher at $237.50 and November feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $234.02. There was a very […] The post Cattle futures up at midweek appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 1/2 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $316.00, up $2.70Oct. soybean oil closed at 39.78, down 51 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.79 and 1/4, up 5 centsOct. live cattle closed at $176.95, up 62 centsOct. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
New spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an extensive survey across 20 counties has found additional populations of the pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. It was also the first time the pest has been reported in Wayne County. Entomologists say the […] The post Spotted lanternfly spreads to Wayne County appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade expects the USDA to raise its yield guess slightly in Thursday’s supply, demand, and production report. That estimate change further once harvest starts, but for now, analysts expect a record crop. The USDA’s crop rating remains above a year ago and while that’s not […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat up ahead of USDA update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also the time of year when those delicious holiday cranberries are harvested? Grant Holley, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association executive director, says cranberries are a nutritional powerhouse. AUDIO: Healthy Living on cranberries The post The health benefits of cranberries appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
