November 25, 2025

The time for 2026 financial planning is now

It’s another year with tight margins and tough choices on the farm, and ag lender Shane Prim from Wilber Ellis says now is the time to do the financial planning for 2026 and beyond, including a look at all of the creative options lenders can offer. The post The time for 2026 financial planning is now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

HPAI detected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan’s upper peninsula. This latest case affected a backyard flock from Ontonagon County. This is the first case of HPAI in poultry from an Ontonagon County flock since the virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022, […] The post HPAI detected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Branstad to receive ‘Iowa Award’ on Dec. 11

Governor Kim Reynolds will present former Governor Terry Branstad with the Iowa Award next month. It’s the state’s highest citizen honor. In a news release announcing her decision, Reynolds said Branstad’s commitment to public service “is unrivaled” and “no one is more deserving of the honor.” Branstad was the nation’s youngest governor when he was […] View Full Story