September 15, 2025

Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain

Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in a successful harvest. “But many combines are still operating with designs that really haven’t been changed in many, many years. These outdated concaves can cause […] The post Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Fall Fertilizer Considerations

After harvest, many growers will be thinking about fall nitrogen applications. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Ty Stender, says that because nitrogen is susceptible to loss through leaching and denitrification, farmers should consider the right nitrogen stabilizer to protect nitrogen in the soil over the winter to ensure it’s available come spring. The post Fall Fertilizer Considerations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Late-summer warmth continues; beneficial rainfall ahead for the southern, western Corn Belt

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except along the northern Atlantic Coast, with the northern Plains and the western Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in […] The post Late-summer warmth continues; beneficial rainfall ahead for the southern, western Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers

Nadja Barletta, brand activation manager, with Strauss says the companies clothing lines provides farmers and ranchers comfort and durability for any season in any condition. The post Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A few showers on the Plains; late-season warmth continues across most of the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, late-season warmth remains solidly in place, despite the arrival of a weak cold front and isolated rain showers west of the Mississippi Valley.  Monday’s high temperatures should again reach 90°F or higher as far north as Iowa, continuing a trend that developed at the end of last week.  With much of […] The post A few showers on the Plains; late-season warmth continues across most of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Duncombe church closes after 135 years

A church in north-central Iowa’s Webster County closed its doors for the last time on Sunday. The Duncombe United Methodist Church held its final service after 135 years. Barbara Clabaugh, the layperson for the church, says it’s a very somber moment for the remaining members. “It truly is,” Clabaugh says. “Everybody is sad but it’s […] View Full Story

Guthrie Center girl dies in two-vehicle crash near Panora

A west-central Iowa teenager was killed in a weekend head-on crash. Seventeen-year-old Savannah Matthias of Guthrie Center died in the crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, east of Panora. The Iowa State Patrol says she was driving westbound on Highway 44, when her car crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck. The teen died […] View Full Story

Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices

The Secretary of Agriculture says the Trump administration is working on a financial bridge for America’s farmers who are facing low commodity prices.  “I know it is one of the toughest, if not the toughest farm economy right now that we’ve seen,” she says.  “In at least in my lifetime.” Brooke Rollins says the administration […] The post Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Volunteers are needed to help get Iowa parks shipshape

Fifteen of Iowa’s state parks are holding spruce-up events later this month and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking Iowans to consider lending a hand. Andy Bartlett, park manager at Ledges State Park in Boone County, says Statewide Volunteer Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th. “It’s a day to celebrate the value […] View Full Story

U.S. Senate candidate Hinson hosts campaign kick off

Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Democrats want to push the country “past the brink” and that’s why she’s running for the U.S. Senate. “We’re embarking on a journey to continue fighting alongside President Trump to transform the America First agenda into our America First Future,” Hinson said. Hinson hosted a rally in Cedar Rapids Sunday […] View Full Story