An Iowa Senate subcommittee has advanced a bill supporters say would prevent abortion pills from being mailed into Iowa by requiring an in-person visit to an Iowa physician before abortion pills can be prescribed in Iowa. Pulse Life Advocates executive director Maggie DeWitte, a spokesperson Iowa Pro-Life Leaders, urged lawmakers to pass the bill. “While […] View Full Story
A bill that’s cleared an Iowa Senate subcommittee would let couples getting married in Iowa sign a waiver of Iowa’s no-fault divorce law to indicate they would only seek a divorce for specific reasons, like adultery or abuse. However, the bill’s future is uncertain. Republican Senator Jesse Green of Boone said the goal of his […] View Full Story
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to move forward. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and soybeans in O’Brien County and is a past president of the Siouxland Energy Cooperative Board of Directors, a farmer-owned ethanol producer. “Here we are sitting […] The post Farmer says Summit pipeline key to Iowa’s biofuels economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, owner of Conjunction Leadership, says there needs to be constant communication between generations. “A lot of times, the plan doesn’t really work out like they thought it […] The post Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are concerns about the impact of excessively wet weather in parts of Brazil during harvest on quality. CONAB’s updated outlook at Brazil is set for this Thursday. Safras e Mercado says 33.9% of Brazil’s 2025/26 […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $297.80, down $5.80Mar. soybean oil 56.69, up 136 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.28 and 3/4, down 1 centApr. live cattle $238.20, up 95 centsMar. feeder cattle $363.20, up 40 centsApr. lean hogs $96.72, down $1.22Mar. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of Illinois soybean farmers say they’re planning for a less than profitable 2026 crop. Heath Houck, who farms in Montgomery County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association Board of Directors, says high input costs and low commodity prices are taking their toll. “It’s a tough thing because we do have to cut […] The post Soybean farmers say aid helps short term, but stronger markets are needed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A markup for another farm bill is planned for the end of the month in the House Ag Committee and an ag lobbyist says he’s glad to see it finally happening. “The question is, can the rest of these titles in and of itself get across the finish line?” In an interview with Brownfield, Randy […] The post House Ag Committee schedules Farm Bill 2.0 markup at month’s end appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
John Deere says it’s bringing back 245 employees who were previously laid off at some of the company’s facilities in Iowa. A company spokesperson says 99 team members have been called back to work at the construction and forestry plants in Davenport and Dubuque. They will return to work in mid-February. “As demand increases, these […] The post John Deere brings back nearly 250 Iowa employees appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Secretary Cody Brock says there are several key issues farmers are watching as state lawmakers meet in Jefferson City. Listen to learn more! The post Preserving Crop Protection Tools appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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