The downtown districts of two Iowa cities are in the process of being nominated to be lon the National Register of Historic Places. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson Kannan Kappleman says Earlham is one of the cities. “The Madison County historic preservation commission completed a survey in 2024 and determined that the area retain its […] View Full Story
An expert says more resources are available for farmers transitioning to organic practices than ever before. “I mean, if folks are considering transition, now is the best time.” Tom Manley, conservation director with Marbleseed, says premium prices and environmental concerns are pushing more farmers to explore organics, and there’s help for the transition process. “Including […] The post Now is the time to transition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. ethanol exports had a strong end to 2024. The Renewable Fuels Association says 194.4 million gallons left U.S. ports in December of last year, an eight-month high and up 4% from November. Canada claimed the top spot for the 45th month in a row and movement to the European Union and Mexico hit all-time […] The post Ethanol, DDGS exports see solid 2024 finish appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The checkoff-funded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has a new board chairman. Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) president and chief executive officer Dennis Rodenbaugh was elected chair of the board of directors during the organization’s first meeting of 2025. Rodenbaugh has been president and chief executive officer of DFA since June 2022. He takes on […] The post DFA’s Rodenbaugh to lead Dairy Innovation Center board appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Photo contributed by Mike King, Ohio Pork Council. The president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council says the organization is focused on increasing market access. Duane Stateler says the demand for pork continues to grow. “It’s always in the best interest of the United States and we’re here to provide our product where we can […] The post NPPC says U.S. pork plays a critical role in trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds says there are too many strings attached to federal funding and she’s asking congress to deliver more federal money to states in the form of block grants. “It takes an army of people to manage the federal programs that are coming in, especially with the Department of Education,” Reynolds said this morning, […] View Full Story
A farm real estate specialist says some farmers and ranchers have been cautious with their land purchases. Koby Rickertsen with High Point Land Company says there’s been some uncertainty in the land market to start the year. “We have a new administration, so people are kind of trying to look in the crystal ball and […] The post Some farmers cautious to buy land, land broker says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. ethanol production roared back last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.112 million barrels per day, up 97,000 on the week and 79,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise was due to a combination of better weather and slightly better operating margins. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development […] The post Ethanol production, stocks rise on week, year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa farmers, consumers and others are watchful for any impact that may be coming from tariffs President Trump is proposing on trade partners. A new ten-percent tariff is being imposed on China, while planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada are paused for a month, but they could still be enacted. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, […] View Full Story
An extension crops educator sees cover crops as a compliment to other weed control tactics. Liz Stahl with the University of Minnesota says herbicides remain the most effective tool for managing weeds in a conventional system. “It’s just a part of the package, it’s another tool that you can use. We have seen reductions in […] The post Cover crops a complimentary weed management tool appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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