January 6, 2025

Friday’s supply and demand report could be friendly

An extension ag economist suggests Friday’s supply and demand report from USDA could be positive for corn and soybean prices. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University. He tells Brownfield, “I’m leaning more towards the upside than the downside just because when we look at usage, the weekly numbers have been supportive of that. When […] The post Friday’s supply and demand report could be friendly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

UI researchers back call for updated warning labels on alcohol

Almost a year after a University of Iowa report linked alcohol consumption to a greater risk of cancer, the U.S. Surgeon General is now recommending new warning labels on all cans and bottles of booze. Professor Paul Gilbert, in the UI Department of Community and Behavioral Health, says an update of those warning labels is […] View Full Story

UIHC acquires Mission Cancer + Blood network in Iowa

A statewide network of over 20 clinics that had operated under the name “Mission Cancer + Blood” is now part of University of Iowa Health Care. Nineteen doctors and over 200 clinicians worked at Mission’s network of clinics around the state when the deal was announced in October and the acquisition was completed December 31. […] View Full Story

Northern Iowa releases football schedule

The UNI football team announced its 2025 schedule on Monday morning. Head coach Todd Stepsis’ first season at the helm of the Panthers kicks off on Aug. 30 inside the UNI-Dome for UNI’s 127th total season of football and 49th inside the UNI-Dome. Kickoff times have yet to be announced. “As we unveil the 2025 […] View Full Story

Driving Innovation and Longevity

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we highlight the partnership between Missouri Soybean Farmers and the University of Missouri, which has led to valuable agronomic research that helps farmers like Justin Rohn produce better soybean crops and make informed decisions for their farms.  The post Driving Innovation and Longevity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 13 | Partnerships Powering Progress

In this episode, Missouri Soybean Director of Outreach, Bailey Asbury, and Director of Communication and Marketing, Samantha Turner discuss winter meetings to connect with farmers, cover critical topics impacting their farms, and provide updates on the organization’s current activities. Learn about the collaboration between the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, as […] The post Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 13 | Partnerships Powering Progress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cattle producers contend with snow and cold

A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says cattle producers that saw only snow with this week’s winter storm averted a worst-case scenario. Travis Meteer tells Brownfield, “If we have situations where fronts come through, and the first round is rain, and the cattle, their hair coat gets wet,” he says, “then they […] The post Cattle producers contend with snow and cold appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Service in Perry recalls one year since fatal school shootings

Community members in Perry gathered on Saturday to mark one year since a 17-year-old gunman opened fire at Perry High School. The attack killed 11-year old Ahmir Jolliff and fatally wounded principal Dan Marburger. Six others were injured, while the gunman took his own life. At the vigil, Reverend Andrea Brownlee said the community is […] View Full Story

Winter can be the worst season for Iowans who served in uniform

Iowa’s harsh winters can be especially difficult for the state’s veterans. Stacy Albus, a county service officer with the Black Hawk County VA, says low-income and homeless vets who face isolation and mental health problems may have a particularly tough time finding shelter when the bitter cold hits. “Shelters might be full, they maybe don’t […] View Full Story