January 19, 2026

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Brings Relief to Farmers

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Director of Policy Ben Travlos has more information about the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn what you can expect to get out of the program. The post Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Brings Relief to Farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowans with a weather phobia might benefit from free webinar

It’s not just kids who are afraid of thunderstorms, but many adults are petrified of various weather phenomena, which is why National Weather Service offices across Iowa are offering a Storm Anxiety Webinar and Q-and-A session this week. Meteorologist Rebekka Copple is hosting the free online event. “When I was young, I was always terrified […] View Full Story

Adequate hay supplies

Hay market specialist Dale Leslein says hay and forage producers experienced an up and down 2025. Based in northeast Iowa, he tells Brownfield a strong first cut was followed by excessive rains that limited the quality of the second and third crops. Given the unevenness, hay inventories are slightly behind a year ago.  The post Adequate hay supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story