September 8, 2025

Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise

September 8, 2025

A Channel seed salesman in eastern Illinois says red crown rot is becoming more prevalent in soybeans. Chris Heller, who’s based in Coles County, tells Brownfield, “In the soybean crop, we continue to see more red crown rot than we’ve seen in the past.” He says, “It’s not a new disease, but kind of newer […] The post Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Choosing Forage Quality Products

September 8, 2025

Brevant Seeds retail business manager Andy Zalar says the Forage Quality lineup is all about tonnage, digestibility, and starch. He tells Brownfield Forage Quality products are not only strong in those categories, they also have great grain yield, giving farmers more flexibility. The post Choosing Forage Quality Products appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

One killed, one injured in ATV accident on Boone River

September 8, 2025

A passenger was killed and the driver of an ATV was injured in an accident this weekend along the Boone River, near Goldfield. The Iowa State Patrol says 21-year-old Levi Rasmussen of Goldfield was driving a John Deere Gator along the riverbank shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday when he misjudged how close the ATV was […] View Full Story

NCGA expanding national mycotoxin research efforts

September 8, 2025

The National Corn Growers Association is expanding its mycotoxin research efforts to help reduce the economic impact for farmers. Sarah McKay, director of research and market development, says vomitoxin continues to be a concern for growers across the Eastern Corn Belt. “From the producers’ end, they may lose a portion of their yield and crop […] The post NCGA expanding national mycotoxin research efforts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Republican Mitchell launches campaign in Iowa’s 2nd congressional district

September 8, 2025

A Republican who was the youngest state legislator in Iowa history when he was sworn into office is running for the U.S. House. Twenty-eight-year-old Joe Mitchell of Clear Lake served for the past eight months in the Trump Administration, most recently as regional director of the federal agency focus on housing. “Donald Trump needs the […] View Full Story

President Trump backs Hinson’s bid for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat

September 8, 2025

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has the backing of President Trump as she enters week two of her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Trump posted a message on social media Friday night, calling Hinson “a wonderful person who has always delivered for Iowa” and she “will continue doing so in the United States Senate.” Hinson, a […] View Full Story

Unresolved tariff policies fuel uncertainty in Iowa business sector

September 8, 2025

The leaders of two Iowa business groups say compared to national data, it appears Iowa’s job market is stable, but unresolved U-S tariff policies are a concern. Joe Murphy is president of the Iowa Business Council, which represents 21 of the state’s largest employers. “Our members are really focused on the future, trying to create […] View Full Story

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Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise

Choosing Forage Quality Products

One killed, one injured in ATV accident on Boone River

NCGA expanding national mycotoxin research efforts

Republican Mitchell launches campaign in Iowa’s 2nd congressional district

President Trump backs Hinson’s bid for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat

Unresolved tariff policies fuel uncertainty in Iowa business sector

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