The Iowa DNR recently released a series of informational updates on chronic-wasting disease that’s found in deer. State deer biologist Jace Elliott says they want to get information out to update everyone as the deer season is underway. “CWD has always been a hot topic. It’s controversial, and it’s important for hunters and the public […] View Full Story
Iowa author Dan Henderson will visit two southwest Iowa towns this week to share the stories behind his new non-fiction book, “Rhythm and Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers.” The brothers were from Clarinda and the project sheds light on both local history and a major era in American entertainment. Henderson will appear […] View Full Story
At a time when many farmers and ranchers are facing exponentially higher health care costs, Nebraska Farm Bureau says it’s providing a much-needed alternative. NEFB’s Rob Robertson says the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan provides significant savings over the Affordable Care Act. “Our plan will reduce the unsubsidized rate of ACA market plans by 40 […] The post NEFB health plans gain traction with ACA subsidies in limbo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA’s 2025 cotton production guess is above the November estimate but just below the 2024 total. Upland production is now projected at 13.89 million bales, an increase of 1% on the month thanks to a higher average yield figure, now at 922 pounds per acre, but down less than 1% on the year due […] The post USDA makes modest changes to U.S. cotton production outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A new vice-president has been named for Missouri Farm Bureau. Andy Clay has cattle and crops in Moniteau County, and he tells Brownfield “I want to continue carrying on the tradition of this great organization, continue to grow it and of course, we have to continue working on membership.” He will work closely with President […] The post Mid-MO farmer named vice president of MOFB appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is not surprised the Trump administration is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. The Iowa Republican says global grain merchandisers Cargill and Bunge have indicated the delivery of 12 million metric tons by December 31st is not attainable. “To actually get delivered to them by the end […] The post Grassley not surprised by China soybean import extension appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s expecting more details about Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan by the end of the month. “It was funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill and will increase access. It will improve quality care coordination and incentivize long term sustainability for Missouri’s rural healthcare system. Each state was able to […] The post Kehoe optimistic about rural health reform funds for Missouri appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The intersection of energy security and property rights had the attention of Missouri Farm Bureau members in the final day of resolutions at the annual meeting. President Garrett Hawkins says an increase in electricity demand means “ultimately, people want green space or farmland to run new transmission lines.” Missouri Farm Bureau members have been making […] The post Missouri Farm Bureau targets property rights as energy demand grows appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Map: USDA map of commercial flocks affected with H5N1 avian influenza as of 12/9/2025 A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say the new case affected 38 birds in a backyard flock in Marquette County. It’s the first new case in […] The post New avian influenza case confirmed in Wisconsin appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA tightened the balance sheet for corn while leaving soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged. The corn carryout for the current marketing year is now seen at 2.029 billion bushels, 125 million lower than November on a higher export projection. Soybean ending stocks held at 290 million bushels and wheat stayed at 901 million […] The post U.S. corn ending stocks a little lower, still above 2 billion bushels appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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