September 5, 2025

A rapid warming trend ahead for the Heartland; showers return on the Plains, westward

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in much of California, the Great Basin, and the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will dominate the Rockies, Plains, upper Midwest, and an area from western Gulf Coast region to peninsular Florida.  Meanwhile,  below-normal rainfall in the Desert Southwest and from […] The post A rapid warming trend ahead for the Heartland; showers return on the Plains, westward appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa Catholics revisit school security measures after Minneapolis rampage

The Catholic Diocese of Des Moines is reviewing emergency procedures for its schools after last week’s shootings at a Minneapolis Catholic school that left two children dead and injured 21 other worshippers, most of them children. The diocese will review procedures for situations beyond the classroom, like in church, at recess, and in the lunchroom. […] View Full Story

Farmers, Ethanol leaders encouraged by USTR Brazil trade investigation

Brazilian and American leaders testified Wednesday as part of an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices. A U.S. ethanol leader says the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices is needed. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association says, “I thought it was a great opportunity for us to share directly with those […] The post Farmers, Ethanol leaders encouraged by USTR Brazil trade investigation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story