The Central Iowa Water Works started running part of its nitrate removal facility last week for the first time in January in more than a decade. University of Iowa director of Hydroscience & Engineering, Larry Weber, says they monitor waterways across the state and this problem is not unique to the Des Moines facility. “So […] View Full Story
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is among many farmers shocked by USDA’s latest corn production estimates. During a call with ag reporters Tuesday, Brownfield asked the Iowa Republican about the agency increasing the 2025 national average yield while adding more than three million harvested acres. “Egads, we’re right back where we started. That was my feeling.” […] The post “Egads, we’re right back where we started”: Grassley reacts to USDA report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Coast, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in most areas from the Pacific Coast to the Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across portions of […] The post Much colder days ahead for much of the Heartland; a more active pattern to return appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he opposes the use of U.S. military force in Iran where massive anti-government demonstrations in recent days are being met with violence that’s reportedly left many hundreds of protesters dead. “We don’t want military action. I don’t think it’s necessary at this point,” Grassley says, “but maybe in three or […] View Full Story
The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at an Iowa GOP fundraiser, Reynolds said she and her fellow Republicans are ready for what’s next. “We’re back and we’re ready for what’s next: property tax relief, […] View Full Story
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council chair Gail Donkers says agriculture is the second-largest industry in Minnesota, and she calls soybeans a critical piece of the state’s economy. She tells Brownfield State of Soy is being launched to highlight that impact. The post The State of Soy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Market analysts say USDA’s increase in the U.S. corn production for 2025 surprised corn futures in a negative way. Randy Martinson is with Martinson Ag Risk Management. “Everybody was running one direction and the USDA took this a different direction. It was the ultimate fake out.” In the January supply and demand report, the USDA […] The post USDA’s bigger 2025 corn crop surprises markets, pressures prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The is one of the slowest times of the year for the American Red Cross to recruit blood donors in Iowa, so the agency is making a special offer in hopes of scoring a touchdown for hospitals. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the Red Cross’ Nebraska-Iowa region, says everyone who donates blood between now and January […] View Full Story
Merrill, Wisconsin farmer Adam Igl says farmers can build their own auto-steer systems with some patience and some free software. The post Build your own GPS automatic steering system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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