Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways are down 32 compared to this day (9/11) last year. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission during their meeting this week they are happy to continue to see the drop in traffic deaths. “We’re on a good trajectory, but I think you know us at the Department well […] View Full Story
House Speaker Pat Grassley says a few Iowa educators have allegedly made online comments “praising the assassination” of prominent conservative Charlie Kirk and he expects each district to investigate the teachers involved. Grassley says the posts he’s seen are depraved and he said “the individuals responsible for them cannot continue to hold a position with […] View Full Story
An abnormally wet summer in parts of the Corn Belt likely resulted in some nitrogen loss. Ty Stender with Corteva Agriscience says northern Iowa was one area that saw heavy rains in June and July. “And just overall a pretty wet year that has lead to a little bit of nitrogen loss, that’s showing up […] The post States like Iowa seeing nitrogen loss from frequent summer rains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
California could soon legalize sales of E15. American Coalition for Ethanol senior vice president Ron Lamberty says state lawmakers recently passed a bill allowing for sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol. “What the bill does is it says if stations want to start selling it now they can prior to this final CARB […] The post California a step away from legalizing E15 sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The director of climate-smart ag origination with ADM says over 5 million acres of cropland were enrolled in the company’s regenerative agriculture program last year. Paul Scheetz says it’s a year ahead of schedule. “In 2022, when we set those goals for 2025, it was ultimately to accomplish what we’ve been able to accomplish […] The post ADM regenerative ag program demonstrating conservation at scale appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A certified crop advisor says strategizing logistics ahead of harvest is critical for farmers facing tight margins. Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture tells Brownfield combines need to be ready. “Crop quality is always imperative, and making sure that we get out there timely,” he recommends. “Watch your cornstalk integrity. A timely harvest is always key in […] The post CCA encourages smart planning & timely harvest to maximize profits appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 and 1/2, up 8 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $286.10, up $2.60Oct. soybean oil 51.08, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.21 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $232.27, up $1.12Oct. feeder cattle $352.35, up $1.95Oct. lean hogs $98.17, up $1.35Oct. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Farmers and custom applicators are learning more about new weed management technologies, and how they can fit into the farm’s operations. Josh Kamps with the University of Wisconsin Weed Team tells Brownfield every targeted herbicide application technology for weed control is different, and which one to use and when depends on each individual farm’s situation. […] The post Targeted herbicide application tools, ROI varies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
On-farm and roadway safety are being highlighted as the fall harvest season gets underway. Eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield the transportation of large equipment will be picking up steam in the next few weeks. “I hope the general public watches us on the road and we stay safe,” Lillibridge said. “We’ve got to […] The post Safety stressed as harvest begins to pick up steam appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he’s pleasantly surprised by the condition of his soybean crop. Dave Walton farms near Wilton along the Mississippi River and tells Brownfield, “The potential looks pretty good. Podfill is decent. The number of pods I’m finding out there is pretty good. It’s not going to be a record crop, […] The post Soybean conditions favorable in eastern Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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