Iowa Secretary of State Paul says a recent review of Iowa voter registration lists for at least the past six elections found over 150 people who admitted they are not U.S. citizens and are ineligible to vote. “Very disturbing, you know, with 2.3 million people out there registered to vote in Iowa and we have […] View Full Story
A marketing advisor says domestic butter sales have slowed, but supplies are good. Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC tells Brownfield cream was available early in 2024 and more butter was made and put into cold storage, which contributed to strong spring and summertime sales, but also the recent backslide in butter prices. “Buyers say, you […] The post Retailers ready for butter demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Some industry experts say extending the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit for one year would create more certainty as the U.S. Treasury develops guidance for the new Clean Fuel Production tax credit, also known as 45Z. Iowa Biodiesel Board executive director Grant Kimberley tells Brownfield… “Right now, there really isn’t much activity happening beyond the end […] The post Iowa, Illinois biodiesel experts say extension of tax credit would create more certainty for producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Some government officials and ag industry partners gathered at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of ag equipment manufacturing and innovation. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says equipment manufacturers are critical to the state’s economy. “It contributes about $35 billion annually to our economy,” the governor said. “It accounts for 60% […] The post Gov. Reynolds, Rep. Miller-Meeks visit Vermeer Corporation during Manufacturing Month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the northern two thirds of Illinois is facing a moderate drought. Kirk Huettl, who’s based at NWS’ Lincoln office, tells Brownfield… “Part of our area like Lincoln, Peoria and Springfield, have only had about an inch of rainfall since September 1st, which is running about four to […] The post Fall drought brings elevated fire concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A forage specialist says pastures could take up to two years to recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Bruno Pedreira with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, says it is a good idea to test the soil because the heavy rains likely washed away several nutrients. “Sample soil test will help us to know […] The post A long road to recovery for pastures post-Helene appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowans in nearly 60 counties will be voting next month on various projects that would be paid for through bond issues. One of the largest such votes is in central Iowa’s Story County, where $25-million in bonds would pay for conservation and recreation projects. Nancy Franz, a member of the Story County Conservation Board, says […] View Full Story
The agronomy manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a big crop has farmers turning to alternative methods of grain storage. Ryan Gentle, who covers Illinois for the company, tells Brownfield… “Starting to hear some storage challenges for guys and starting to see a lot of bags getting filled in fields as I go around, which is […] The post Some farmers turning to bag storage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner covers the National Ethanol Conference in Nashville, TN. The post National Ethanol Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner covers the Ohio Farm Burea Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH. The post Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
