Governor Kim Reynolds says she will meet with Iowans over the next several months and develop a property tax reform plan that could include changes in other taxes. In 2023, Reynolds signed a bill into that capped some property tax levies and created new property tax exemptions for veterans and Iowans over the age of […] View Full Story
The most recent rains do not figure into the U.S. Drought Monitor report this week, which shows nearly 47% of Iowa was drought-free. The Iowa DNR’s Jessica Reese-McIntyre says things have been heading in the right direction. “When you compare it to a year ago in like mid-May of last year, we are sitting a […] View Full Story
The Iowa Department of Health reports the first confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult in central Iowa. It is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa since 2019. Several other states have seen measles outbreaks, with more than 1,000 confirmed measles cases and three confirmed measles deaths this year. Most of the […] View Full Story
Weather has prompted a central Wisconsin dairy farmer to park the planter and harvest first-crop alfalfa. T.J. Draeger raises corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Marathon City. He tells Brownfield the frequent rains have made his alfalfa look fantastic. “We had good carryover from last year so it gave us the opportunity to actually chase quality […] The post Central Wisconsin grower pleased with first crop alfalfa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the Ag Omnibus Bill into law. The legislation funds the Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Minnesota Farmers Union vice president Anne Schwagerl says legislators were able to come together during a unique session. “In a time when we’re seeing kind of […] The post Walz signs Minnesota Ag Omnibus Bill into law appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Iowa Supreme Court today ruled the families of four employees of the Tyson meatpacking plant in Waterloo who allegedly died after contracting COVID-19 at the plant can continue a lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruling says families cannot sue the company itself, but can sue a Tyson executive and supervisors. The ruling says there are […] View Full Story
A farmer in central Missouri says he would like a few dry and warm days to finish planting corn. “I like to have corn planted by May 15 if we possibly can.” Jay Fischer, who farms in Callaway County, says he didn’t meet that goal this year as persistent rains keep fields wet and muddy. […] The post Planting delays continue in central Missouri appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says recent rains and cool temperatures have delayed some planting progress. “In fact, we had to cross our fingers and toes to avoid frost damage and even snow.” DuWayne Bosse says north of his farm there was a trace of snow this week, but he thinks crop damage has […] The post Crops avoid frost and snow damage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic trade discussions between the U.S. and Japan will benefit U.S. potato growers. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the potato industry has been trying to get fresh potato market access into Japan for many years. “The opportunity is estimated at $150 million each year in new U.S. […] The post The U.S. potato industry wants a trade deal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while ending the week higher. Near-term weather forecasts for planting and emergence generally look favorable. Some rain is probable this weekend, but at least as of Friday afternoon, severe potential seemed to be limited in most areas. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition report will […] The post Soybeans, corn see profit taking, planting pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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