January 2, 2026

Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; for most, weather generally tranquil for the season

Across the Corn Belt, cold weather has returned.  Friday’s high temperatures will remain below 32°F, except across the southern and southwestern edges of the Corn Belt.  Maximum temperatures will not reach 10°F in much of the Red River Valley of the North.  However, dry weather prevails, aside from a few snow showers in the vicinity […] The post Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; for most, weather generally tranquil for the season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heartland; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide.  Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- or below-normal precipitation should be limited to the southern Atlantic region. The post Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heartland; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heart-land; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide.  Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- or below-normal precipitation should be limited to the southern Atlantic region. The post Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heart-land; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowans who want to lose weight in 2026 might need to consult a pro

Iowans who resolved to drop some pounds in the new year may need a little help to reach their goals. Rebecca Cripe, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Emplify Health by Gundersen, says it’s not an easy task to change our eating habits and consulting with a professional will increase the chances for success. “We […] View Full Story

Northernmost New World screwworm detection reported less than 200 miles from U.S. border

New World screwworm has been confirmed 197 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.  This is the first reported case in Tamauliapas, and the northernmost active detection to date.  Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) says the case was identified in a six-day-old calf. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the continued detections […] The post Northernmost New World screwworm detection reported less than 200 miles from U.S. border appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Limiting lawsuits against Roundup’s maker to be discussed by Iowa House GOP

A bill sought by a farm chemical company facing tens of thousands of lawsuits in the U.S. that allege Roundup causes cancer did not come up for a vote in the Iowa House in 2025, but House leaders say they’ll talk with fellow Republicans to see if there’s enough support for it to pass in […] View Full Story