A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would to prohibit the three state universities from requiring students take courses about diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory — unless the subject matter is directly related to their majors. Another House bill approved Tuesday would deny Iowa Tuition Grants to students who attend Iowa private […] View Full Story
Despite the down economy, construction projects on farms continue to keep contractors busy. Jacob Ullmer from Fox Cities Builders in Seymour, Wisconsin tells Brownfield they’ve been busier over the past year, and 2025 is not slowing down. “Dairy and production agriculture is the spot to be but working with beef customers as well.” Ullmer says […] The post Builder says farm construction jobs keep coming appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A northwestern Arkansas farmer says the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) is an investment in rural America. Jared Phillips, who raises sheep and forages at Branch Mountain Farm in Washington County, says he utilized the program to completely alter his operation. “It let us make some key investments in our farm.” He says, “It […] The post EQIP seen as investment in rural America appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A dry bean marketer says he’s concerned about how tariff threats will impact global dry bean markets. Chaise Wilson with Star of the West Milling Company tells Brownfield Mexico is the number one buyer of U.S. dry beans and any retaliation would have far-reaching effects. “Brazil and Argentina continue to increase their black bean production […] The post Dry bean market disruptions likely appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor harvest activity in South America and the growing supply of soybeans hitting the global market from Brazil and soybean products from Argentina. Export demand has slowed down, with China focused on Brazil due to price and geopolitics. Also, crush demand from […] The post Soybeans see more losses, with corn, wheat mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May corn closed at $4.58 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.12 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.90, down $4.40May soybean oil closed at 42.54, up 44 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.65, down 3 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $205.37, up 35 centsApr. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 18, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The CEO of the National Association of Conservation Districts says reducing USDA staff will have long-term impacts on farmers and rural communities. Jeremy Peters tells Brownfield farmers could exclude conservation practices this growing season because of the lack of financial and technical assistance. “There’s all these suite practices that are so tremendously beneficial that, if […] The post Conservation Districts weigh in on administration’s actions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An attempt that could have forced the Iowa Senate to vote on restrictions for the proposed carbon pipeline has failed. During consideration of the Senate’s operating rules, Democratic Senator Tony Bisignano proposed a route for bringing a bill up for debate. “It’s time to have the debate on the pipeline or eminent domain or property […] View Full Story
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Jeff Reed tells Brownfield livestock producers would like to see the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency address emission regulations. “We truck cattle and grain across the United States and anytime vehicle manufacturers have some sort of emission system put on them, it requires extra filtration systems to make it a cleaner vehicle. […] The post Cattle producers interested in emission regulation roll-back appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The U.S. EPA has started its process to revamp the Waters of the United States rule and met with Missouri farmers on National Ag Day to discuss it. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there’s one way the new WOTUS rule will hold the test of time. “S-A-C-K-E-T-T. It’s a clear, simple and prescriptive definition.” He […] The post The process to revamp WOTUS begins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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