November 3, 2025

Harvest surprises: U.S. yields disappoint while data drought clouds markets

The grain markets are eager to learn more about U.S. harvest results. Analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says the USDA’s October supply and demand report was absent because of the government shutdown. “October and November is when you see the USDA update crop production using in-field data. And the one thing that we […] The post Harvest surprises: U.S. yields disappoint while data drought clouds markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Growth Energy CEO says SAF production could provide long-term support for U.S. farmers

The CEO of Growth Energy says expanding domestic sustainable aviation fuel production could help support the down ag economy.  Emily Skor says growth in the low-carbon fuel market could help boost corn demand. “We are one of the few commodities that has the volume to be able to satisfy the needs of that market,” she […] The post Growth Energy CEO says SAF production could provide long-term support for U.S. farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Plan ahead: Strong Weed Management Starts with Residuals and Flexibility

As harvest wraps, farmers are thinking about weed control plans for next season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says the key components of effective weed management plans include residual herbicides and multiple modes of action. For those planting Enlist® crops, he tells Brownfield that making Enlist One® herbicide the cornerstone of your weed […] The post Plan ahead: Strong Weed Management Starts with Residuals and Flexibility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Nonprofits that help Iowans pay power bills face funding uncertainty

As the federal government shutdown continues, agencies that help the needy pay their heating bills are in limbo, like Iowa’s LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Danna Buls is executive director at MATURA  Action Corporation, which serves low-income residents in southwest Iowa. In the past, Buls says the government had workarounds to pay […] View Full Story

HPAI found in another commercial breeder duck operation in northern Indiana 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in another poultry facility in northern Indiana.  The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County. BOAH says more than 3,000 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of […] The post HPAI found in another commercial breeder duck operation in northern Indiana  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Pickup and owner found after deadly Marshalltown hit and run

Authorities in central Iowa say they’re no longer searching for the pickup truck that was suspected of fleeing from a deadly weekend accident. Marshalltown Police Chief Chris Jones says the Dodge Ram was identified in the fatal hit and run of a pedestrian late on Saturday night. “This weekend, we followed up with some leads […] View Full Story

New group aims to empower, connect Iowa’s community donation gardens

A new statewide initiative is being launched that will help support community gardens that donate fresh produce. The Iowa Donation Garden Network is designed to reach and link up garden organizers through expert-led education, shared resources and collaborative programming. Alicia Herzog, the Iowa Master Gardener program manager with ISU Extension and Outreach, explains how it’ll […] View Full Story

Iowa community college leader raises concerns about offering 4-year degrees

The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” about a proposal that would have Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer four-year degrees. The chairman of the Higher Education Committee in the Iowa House asked the colleges to study the issue and their final report was publicly released this fall. DMACC […] View Full Story