The latest Drought Monitor report shows improvement in most areas of the state thanks to above-normal precipitation in March. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says western, central and northwest Iowa got the most rain. She says northwest Iowa in particular had areas of severe drought. “That was completely removed with the rain that fell, the […] View Full Story
A Central Kansas farmer says corn planting is in great shape in his area. Rick Schlender raises corn, soybeans and wheat about an hour northwest of Wichita. “Dryland corn in our area has gone in. We have good subsoil moisture from our November (rains), so we’ve got better moisture conditions. I just wish we would […] The post Kansas farmer says planting progress is off to a great start appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southwest Iowa farmer says corn and soybean planting has started in his area. Kevin Ross farms near Minden and says he’s hearing some growers got an early start to the planting season. “I’ve heard of a couple guys getting started just south of here, but nothing too crazy. I think you’ll see a lot […] The post Planting expected to pick up next week in southwest Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A north central Ohio pork producer says a federal fix for Proposition 12 needs to be included in the next farm bill. Pat Hord says the law creates additional challenges for farmers already facing regulatory difficulties. “We want to preemptively help lower that for our farmers,” he says. “There’s also other priorities in the farm […] The post Ohio pork producer: Prop 12 fix needs to be in the next farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s hesitant to get planting equipment in the field. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County and says, “I’m not too excited. I don’t think our soil temperatures are quite up to 50 degrees yet. That’s where I like to see it before we do a lot of […] The post Farmer not in a rush to start planting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Some lawmakers say President Trump’s tariff dispute with China will be good for ag producers in the long run. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports the president’s recent trade strategy. “It’s about negotiation and leverage, and laying out a way where we can level that playing field,” she said. In a press call Thursday, […] The post Rep. Hinson backs Trump’s trade dispute with China appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A climatologist says there’s not much relief in the forecast for ag producers who have been facing multiple years of drought conditions. Brian Fuchs is with the National Drought Mitigation Center. “There are places in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska that over the last four to five years they’ve missed out on an entire year’s worth […] The post Five plus years of dryness and climatologist says not much relief on the way appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds will not seek reelection. She made the announcement late this morning in a social media post. “After a lot of thought, prayer and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026,” Reynolds said. “This wasn’t an easy decision because I love this state and I […] View Full Story
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says until recently, sale barns have been largely focused on market fundamentals. Tony Hancock says this week has been different. “It affected prices at sale barns,” he says. “Guys weren’t just turning their heads, buying cattle. Guys weren’t as willing to sell them, so it […] The post Uncertainty impacting multiple segments of cattle sector appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Four midwestern governors are asking the U.S. EPA to increase Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin this week, governors say the RVO for 2026 shouldn’t be less than 15 billion gallons for convention ethanol and 5.25 billion gallons for biomass-based diesel. That would reflect the growth in domestic […] The post Governors ask EPA to increase biofuel blends appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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