April 15, 2025

Illinois ag eyeing estate tax reform

April 15, 2025

The president of Illinois Farm Bureau says passage of the Family Farm Preservation Act is essential for the future of agriculture. Brian Duncan, who farms in northern Illinois, says the state’s current estate tax laws are a financial burden. “We are seeking a true exemption of $6 million per individual.” He says, “Now it’s $4 […] The post Illinois ag eyeing estate tax reform appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Thousands of Iowans expected to file for an extension on federal tax returns

April 15, 2025

A spokesman for the IRS says an estimated 147,000 Iowa taxpayers will request an extension this year. Spokesman Chris Miller says an extension is an option if you can’t meet today’s filing deadline. “If you don’t think you have everything together in time to file an accurate tax return by the deadline, then you should […] View Full Story

Shipping Michigan Soybeans Through The Great Lakes

April 15, 2025

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on how ag products move through their terminals and across the St. Lawrence Seaway. Stay tuned to hear about the benefits of our local maritime shipping and the room for growth. The post Shipping Michigan Soybeans Through The Great Lakes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Bill would give Iowa race tracks some liability protection from nuisance lawsuits

April 15, 2025

The legislature has unanimously voted to give Iowa race tracks a legal defense against so-called “nuisance” lawsuits filed by new neighbors. Senator Cherilynn Westrich of Ottumwa said the liability protection would apply if the complaint comes from a property owner who acquired the property after the race track was built. “Some Iowa race tracks are […] View Full Story

Non-emotional decisions critical during market volatility

April 15, 2025

An ag economist says the current volatility in the cattle markets is a good reminder for producers to explore risk management options. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says producers who sold animals on Monday or Tuesday of last week had a very different experience than those who sold animals Thursday or Friday. “Marketing animals with […] The post Non-emotional decisions critical during market volatility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Look Up and Look Out for Power Lines During Planting Season

April 15, 2025

Ag producers across the Midwest are returning to the field for the spring planting season. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale power customers are asking equipment operators to look up and look out for power lines. Trevor Roth, operations program manager for energy delivery at Nebraska Public Power District, tells Brownfield that power lines located […] The post Look Up and Look Out for Power Lines During Planting Season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

NEA grant cuts hit Iowa humanities groups, libraries, historical societies

April 15, 2025

Arts and culture groups around the country have lost millions of dollars in funding after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled its grants — including grants for several Iowa programs. Humanities Iowa planned to receive a grant of more than one-million dollars to share with smaller organizations statewide, like libraries and historical societies. Now, […] View Full Story

ISU plans to squash its longtime Insect Zoo

April 15, 2025

A petition and letter-writing campaign is being launched in an effort to save the highly popular Insect Zoo at Iowa State University, which officials plan to close at semester’s end after three decades in operation. Ginny Mitchell says in her 13 years as the educational program coordinator, the Insect Zoo has reached more than 500-thousand […] View Full Story

Final legislative approval of new rules for Iowa election recounts

April 15, 2025

The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill to set new guidelines for election recounts. “Fair elections are the absolute bedrock of our system of government,” Senator Ken Rozenboom, a Republican from Pella, said. “This legislation will correct flaws in our current system.” Rozenboom began senate debate of the bill by point out there […] View Full Story

Bill to require Iowa high schoolers pass civics test to graduate

April 15, 2025

The Iowa Senate has voted to make a passing score on the U-S citizenship test a requirement for getting a high school diploma. Republican Senator Jesse Green of Boone said the requirement would start for high school graduates in the 2026-27 school year. “Civics is one of the things that can help bring us back […] View Full Story

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Illinois ag eyeing estate tax reform

Thousands of Iowans expected to file for an extension on federal tax returns

Shipping Michigan Soybeans Through The Great Lakes

Bill would give Iowa race tracks some liability protection from nuisance lawsuits

Non-emotional decisions critical during market volatility

Look Up and Look Out for Power Lines During Planting Season

NEA grant cuts hit Iowa humanities groups, libraries, historical societies

ISU plans to squash its longtime Insect Zoo

Final legislative approval of new rules for Iowa election recounts

Bill to require Iowa high schoolers pass civics test to graduate

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