The Sioux City School Board has voted to hire a Cedar Rapids law firm to conduct an investigation of a school employee without revealing the name of the employee or the reason for the investigation. The item was on the consent agenda, but was moved to the regular agenda, and during public comments Kristi Macanamy […] View Full Story
The Manchester City Council has approved the site plan for a proposed custom meat processing facility in the city’s industrial park. Todd Summers owns and operates a meat locker in Earlville, but Manchester City Manager Tim Vick says that facility needs some upgrades. “He’s looking at maybe just doing a much larger facility here in […] View Full Story
An ag equipment specialist says farm machinery sales continue to weaken in the U.S. Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says farmers are hesitant to make purchases due to the slumping ag economy. “I think there’s just uncertainty in the ag economy overall whether it’s related to trade, tariffs, biofuels, […] The post Ag equipment sales weaken as farmers delay machinery purchases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. CONAB is projecting higher production in Brazil, along with an increase in exports due to U.S. tensions with China. 2025/26 Brazilian bean production is seen at a 177.639 million tons, 3.6% larger than the 2024/25 record, thanks to increased acreage and yield expectations, with exports estimated […] The post Wheat gains despite global supply pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or lower. “The bean market has, I think of all the markets out there (including) corn, beans and wheat, the bean market has the quickest potential […] The post China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve been all over the state and I feel like southeast Iowa has probably got as many crops out as anywhere,” he said. “I would say […] The post Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is through renewable fuels,” said Kelly Nieuwenhuis. Nieuwenhuis, who also farms in northwestern Iowa, says California is a substantial renewable fuels market. “At full potential, from […] The post Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s relying on grain storage this fall to help him be more flexible for potential marketing opportunities. Mark Senk tells Brownfield he’s thankful he has the capacity to sit and wait for better prices for a bit. “I am able to store most of our fall harvest,” he says. […] The post Michigan soybean leader plans on holding on to crops amid price uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. corn continues to leave port at a rapid clip, boosted by favorable pricing against key competitors. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 9th were more than double a year ago, with Mexico and Colombia as the top destinations, and the overall pace staying faster than last marketing year. Wheat export […] The post U.S. corn shipments maintain strong momentum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says soybeans are likely still on the table when the U.S. and China meet at the end of October, but probably not as high on the list. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “this go around I think it’s going to center on critical minerals and magnets. That’s what […] The post Ag economist: soybeans likely secondary in U.S.-China trade talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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