Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Connor Sible with the University of Illinois discusses what residue management is and when it can be most effective. The post The benefits of residue management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
China, the largest buyer of US soybeans, has yet to make a purchase for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, says it’s time to sound the alarm. “It’s really scary and very shocking,” he says. He tells Brownfield the country normally imports around 100 million metric tons of soybeans […] The post Soybeans continue to face pressure from demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Since most schools are already in session, Iowans who have kids at home may be sticking close by for the Labor Day weekend, but many others will be taking off on vacation adventures for the three-day holiday ahead. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says it’s unlikely any travel records will be set this coming weekend. […] View Full Story
The Iowa DNR says a recent survey to document the population of a relatively common fish turned up two extremely rare fish in the lower Des Moines River near Ottumwa. DNR fisheries biologist Mark Flammang says the pallid sturgeon have never been seen in that river. “That’s pretty exciting for a species that has been […] View Full Story
The deputy secretary of the USDA says the agency is examining all avenues to assist farmers suffering through the current ag economy. Stephen Vaden says the administration is acutely aware of the financial pressures facing farmers. “We’re looking at the same commodity prices that the farmers are.” He says, “We know those have got to […] The post USDA preparing to release more farmer assistance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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