May 5, 2025

Effort seeks to prevent misinformation about measles to Iowa immigrants

As more measles outbreaks are reported in the U.S., a partnership in Iowa is starting a vaccination awareness campaign to connect refugee and immigrant communities with doctors. Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action, or RIVA, is working with small businesses and local healthcare providers to prevent misinformation about measles. RIVA’s Christina Fernandez-Morrow says they learned […] View Full Story

Oklahoma National Stockyards has new owners

The Oklahoma National Stockyards has been placed under contract for purchase.  An independent business owner and an Oklahoma cattleman are leading the group of buyers.  The terms of the agreement have not been released, but the list price was $27 million, which included 100 acres of property along the Oklahoma River. In a release, the […] The post Oklahoma National Stockyards has new owners appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Warren Buffett to retire at year’s end, Iowan Greg Abel to become Berkshire CEO

An Iowan will become chief executive of the world’s 8th most valuable company. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, who is 94 years old, made the announcement to a crowd of nearly 20,000 at the company’s 2025 shareholders meeting in Omaha this past weekend, an event that was broadcast live on CNBC. “The time has arrived […] View Full Story

Wisconsin whey protein plant sold 

A Wisconsin dairy ingredients plant has been sold, and the new owners will expand its capacity.  Actus Nutrition, formerly known as Milk Specialties acquired the Foremost Farms Sparta, Wisconsin facility.   The Sparta site is the seventh Actus Nutrition production site in Wisconsin and will continue to make whey protein products.  Actus also plans to […] The post Wisconsin whey protein plant sold  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story