A regional livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension says most livestock producers are thankful for the active winter weather pattern. Daniel Mallory says the fall drought caused some concern. “We got a little bit dry towards the end of ‘24, but with the recent snowstorm that we’ve had and some ponds filling back […] The post Hay supplies holding up appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Pictured: Kent Boucher with Hoksey Native Seeds talks with an attendee of the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa annual conference in Des Moines. (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A prairie seeds specialist says he’s seeing more growers adopt prairie strips as a conservation practice. Kent Boucher with Iowa-based Hoksey Native Seeds says prairie strips help protect […] The post Examining the benefits of prairie strips for row crop farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A research veterinarian says there are biosecurity steps dairy farmers should take to keep diseases like avian influenza off the farm. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the guideline for testing up to thirty lactating cows before bringing them onto the farm might not be enough to keep H5N1 off the […] The post Veterinarian urges dairies to review biosecurity efforts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says current economic conditions are still impacting the ag equipment manufacturing industry. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield equipment dealers are taking steps to stabilize the market for farmers. “I see that as more of a proactive move,” he says. “They trying to hold the line on prices as much […] The post Schnitkey says machinery manufacturing focused on price stability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
This episode highlights the collaboration and partnership opportunities at the Center for Soy Innovation, which benefits both Missouri Soybeans and their farmer members. The Communications and Marketing Director, Samantha Turner, appreciates the feedback and support from the farmer members for the organization’s new direction, including the magazine, website updates, and other creative assets. The post Innovative Soybean Collaboration appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Blood from eastern Iowa donors is now helping struggling hospitals in the Los Angeles area, as the still-burning wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives. Amanda Hess, spokeswoman for ImpactLife in Davenport, says they’re part of a national coalition of blood centers that routinely share supplies wherever they’re needed. Hess says, “Our responsiveness in disaster […] View Full Story
Des Moines Police say a suspect is in custody for the attempted murder of a man and a woman at a social club in the city’s “East Village’ a few bocks from the Iowa Capitol. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of March 24 and an arrest warrant was issued a few days […] View Full Story
The 2025 legislative session starts today with Republicans in control of the debate agenda for the ninth consecutive year, but it’s the first time in decades Republicans are holding supermajorities in both the House and Senate. Last year’s Republican majority of 64 seats in the Iowa House has grown to 67 this year. That’s a […] View Full Story
More than 800 volunteers are needed one week from today at three locations in central and western Iowa for an effort to fight hunger. Dani Reick is spokeswoman for the non-profit Meals from the Heartland, which is hosting meal packaging events on Martin Luther King Junior Day at facilities in Des Moines, West Des Moines, […] View Full Story
Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says Friday’s supply and demand estimates from USDA were friendly for corn and soybean prices. The post Supply and demand breakdown appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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