A revised version of the property tax reform bill House Republicans are proposing has cleared a House committee. It would still limit city and county tax revenue growth to two percent and create a new tax break for home owners. Representative Carter Nordman, a Republican from Dallas Center, is chairman of the House Ways and […] View Full Story
A Senate committee is expanding a House bill that would curb the emergency powers of Iowa governors, adding a plan that would keep state spending at the same rate if Iowa governors and the legislature don’t agree on a new state budget. Lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to enact a new 12-year spending plan […] View Full Story
There’s a showdown in the Iowa legislature over smoking. Republican Representative Shannon Lundgren of Peosta plans to overhaul a senate-passed bill to let cigar bars sell alcohol. If the bill comes up in a House committee tomorrow, Lundgren plans to turn the bill into a ban on smoking on the gaming floors of Iowa casinos. […] View Full Story
A farmer in southern Minnesota is beginning spring fieldwork preparations. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville and says he started moving equipment around before last weekend’s blizzard. “Getting stuff ready. But I mean in all reality for us, it’s Minnesota and we could see this snow the beginning of April too. Every year […] The post “Business as usual”: Minnesota farmer plans season despite weather swings appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of Ohio producers say frustration is mounting in farm country from the lack of movement on permanent sales of year-round E-15. “It’s time to get something done.” Lorain County farmer Adele Flynn says she spoke to President Trump about the importance of the legislation when she met with him in December. “I just […] The post Frustration mounting in farm country about lack of permanent farm policy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says more soybean acres are expected to be planted in the United States this spring. Ben Brown tells Brownfield… “We’ll see a shift in acres towards some of our corn, cotton and rice type programs. That was just the momentum heading into the year and I think […] The post Soybeans to “fill the gaps” as U.S. planting decisions largely locked in appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Keystone Cooperative is giving back $38.4 million as a special equity redemption for their farmer members. Amy Kinsler, the chief experience officer at Keystone Cooperative, tells Brownfield the funds are being issued at a time when many farm operations face significant economic pressure. The post Keystone Cooperative giving back more than $38 million to its farmer members appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with a higher move in crude oil. Beans are waiting for more details on the delayed trade meeting between the U.S. and China, originally set for the end of the month. The timeline remains unclear, but it looks like the face-to-face meeting between President Trump and […] The post Wheat futures supported by weather concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says cattle producers need to be on high alert for additional wildfires and hot spots. He tells Brownfield farmers and ranchers can do their part to help prevent future disasters. “If you’re out in a field, if you’re out in the pasture, everyone needs to keep a in your side-by-side or […] The post Nebraska governor calls for vigilance as fires scorch more than 800,000 acres appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May corn $4.63 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.61 and 3/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $321.70, up $10.00May soybean oil 65.53, down 44 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.04 and 1/4, up 14 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $235.40, up 17 centsApr. feeder cattle $353.82, down 97 centsApr. lean hogs $93.75, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 18, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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