February 10, 2025

Iowa Congresswoman Hinson says GOP shouldn’t squander opportunity to shrink gov’t

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative is exactly what is needed and she says now that Republicans hold the White House and congress, they “should not squander the opportunity” to make the federal government smaller, more efficient and more accountable. “With a Republican trifecta and initiatives like DOGE, we […] View Full Story

Bitter cold air on the northern Plains contrasts with near-seasonal temps, weather elsewhere

Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails.  Snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from North Dakota to Michigan.  Later Monday, Midwestern high temperatures could rebound to 40°F or higher in the Ohio Valley—but will remain below 0°F in northern North Dakota. On the Plains, cool, mostly dry weather […] The post Bitter cold air on the northern Plains contrasts with near-seasonal temps, weather elsewhere appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Embracing the Enlist Weed Control System

Corn, soybean, and cotton growers have embraced the Enlist weed control system and rely on the weed control that Enlist® herbicides provide. To maintain the efficacy and relevance of the Enlist system, Corteva U.S. crop protection technical lead Eric Scherder says growers, retailers, and applicators should follow important best management practices. The post Embracing the Enlist Weed Control System appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

RFA lauds USTR nominee’s comments on biofuels

President Trump’s pick for U.S. Trade Representative says support for biofuel producers would be a priority if he’s confirmed. During a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Jamieson Greer said he wants to target new markets for U.S. biofuels. Ed Hubbard, the Renewable Fuels Association, says Greer’s comments were favorable for the industry. “There’s been […] The post RFA lauds USTR nominee’s comments on biofuels appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Very cold weather ahead to accompany an active pattern for much of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures and near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country.  Warmer-than-normal weather will be limited to parts of the Deep South, including the Rio Grande Valley and Florida’s peninsula. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions should be confined to western Texas and […] The post Very cold weather ahead to accompany an active pattern for much of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Governor Reynolds says Wallace State Office Building should be torn down

Governor Kim Reynolds is recommending that a prominent state-owned building that’s been in poor condition for decades be torn down. The 48-year-old Wallace State Office Building — just across the street from the state capitol in Des Moines — has a southern facade that reflects the image of the capitol building. The windows and roof […] View Full Story