December 25, 2025

Volatility expected to remain a factor in 2026 commodity markets

A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026.   Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are well stocked in the world assuming the weather cooperates. Argentina weather looks good. Brazil weather looks good.” He tells Brownfield […] The post Volatility expected to remain a factor in 2026 commodity markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Taking it easy on the treats can bring Iowans a heathier holiday

Many Iowans will be sitting down to fabulous family feasts today while the amount and types of foods you eat can have a big impact on how you feel. Jade Williams, a nurse practitioner at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, says it can be a challenge -not- to overeat when you’re surrounded by […] View Full Story

Finding joy in tough times

Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in tough times appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Christmas has been a state holiday in Iowa for 163 years

The Iowa Legislature declared Christmas as an official state holiday in 1862 — eight years before Congress declared Christmas a federal holiday. Michael Swanger is editor of the Iowa History Journal, which has a cover story in its current issue about how European immigrants brought their Christmas customs to Iowa. “It goes back to even […] View Full Story

Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025

Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down.  Randy Romanski says China is a top three market for Wisconsin. “It has been for a while, and we have a lot of products that China wants or needs, and that gets back […] The post Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story