The Board of Regents approved the budgets for the three state universities at its meeting Wednesday after a lengthy discussion on the budget process. Regent Christine Hensley says she was really disappointed in how the process worked compared to the 24 years she spent on the Des Moines City Council where they had detailed discussions […] View Full Story
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it or apply with a drill. “So that we know our investment is getting put towards a viable, large crop seeded well to come up in […] The post Preparing to seed a fall cover crop appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels for treatment have not been established. “It seems like the seed-applied insecticides aren’t providing much control, based on research from my colleagues in Iowa (and) […] The post Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is expressing frustration over one of President Trump’s social media posts. Trump said a tradition in the senate is keeping him from nominating “Highly Qualified” judges and federal prosecutors. So-called “blue slip” objections let senators block nominees from their home state. Trump said Grassley, as chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary […] View Full Story
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s been significant relief in the Western Corn Belt from ongoing drought. “We’ve had more of these systems come through and you’d be hard pressed […] The post Weather patterns across Corn Belt, Delta improve growing conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb says the move is a way for the agency to be better connected to America’s farmers and ranchers. “Farmers are good at knowing what they need,” he says. “Often times there’s a disconnect between the government level and […] The post USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy says he continues to scout for tar spot after the disease was detected in nearby counties. “That’s getting really close. We haven’t found any out in the field […] The post Tar spot, weed pressure discussions taking place at 2025 Ag PhD Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Studies find many elementary school teachers have had little-to-no preparation in how to effectively teach handwriting, and a University of Iowa special education professor has developed a free tool to help teachers everywhere teach cursive. Professor Shawn Datchuk is director of the UI-based Iowa Reading Research Center and developed what’s called CLIFTER, the Curriculum-Based Letter […] View Full Story
A long-time manufacturer of socks in northern Iowa will be closing later this year. According to the Iowa Workforce Development’s Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification website, Fox River Mills is planning to close on October 10th, impacting 105 workers. The company filed the notification with Iowa Workforce Development on Tuesday. Fox River Mills has been […] View Full Story
An agricultural group focused on transportation says the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad might take longer than the railroads expect. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the railroads’ goal of getting the Surface Transportation Board’s approval and closing the deal in early 2027 might be a challenge . “Right […] The post Approval of railroad acquisition might take longer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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