Four of the five Republicans running for governor participated in the final TV debate before the June 2 Primary and offered ideas for balancing the state budget rather than depend on reserve funds to cover big revenue dips due to income tax cuts. Businessman Zach Lahn said he’d cut wasteful state spending and end tax […] View Full Story
A Cedar Rapids woman has filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls, alleging that as a state senator Wahls violated Iowa Senate rules by working for a national group that helped Democrats run for office. The complaint points to the Iowa Senate’s Code of Ethics which says state senators cannot be employed […] View Full Story
A Cedar Rapids woman has filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls, alleging that as a state senator Wahls violated Iowa Senate rules by working for a national group that helped Democrats run for office. The complaint points to the Iowa Senate’s Code of Ethics which says state senators cannot be employed […] View Full Story
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s been evaluating fields to determine how much to replant following heavy rains. “We had more than six inches for the entire month of April and in the last 48 hours, we’ve had another seven inches of rain.” Ryan Meyerkorth, who farms in Atchison County, says sections of soybean […] The post NWMO farmer assessing fields, replant needs after heavy rains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A group of fresh tomato growers says market fundamentals since 2019 have changed, and the need for tariffs on Mexican imports is no longer relevant. Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance Executive Director Tom Stenzel says greenhouse-grown tomatoes should not be in the same category as field-grown. “The market impact on field-grown tomatoes that I have seen, […] The post International Trade Commission reviews tomato tariffs as large growers challenge decision appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Potato growers are calling on the USDA to suspend Canadian imports of fresh potatoes after a new report of a devastating disease on Prince Edward Island. Kam Quales tells Brownfield potato wart disease is not currently in the U.S., but a recent confirmed detection outside of regulated areas is a warning sign. “You’re talking about […] The post Potato wart detection sparks calls to ban Canadian fresh imports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. U.S. planting and emergence are ahead of average, with more rain in the forecast for some areas. Soybeans have ongoing optimism about new demand from China, generally expecting better 2026/27 sales, which was reflected in Tuesday’s spreads. China has been quiet for much of […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat consolidate Tuesday, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agronomist says planting is about done, but the unusual spring weather is giving many farmers additional weed problems. Agronomist Jon Zuk with Winfield United tells Brownfield most every farmer is finished or nearly finished with planting across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. “Especially western Minnesota. They had a good jump on it. Wisconsin, as […] The post Agronomist says many farmers will be applying post-emergence herbicides soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and ag through her experience in 4-H and FFA at an early age, but an unexpected medical diagnosis nearly derailed her plans. “When I was a […] The post Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Several Iowa cities are updating their rules in response to a surge of e-bikes and electric motorcycles on their trails and sidewalks. Ankeny’s updated ordinance prohibits those vehicles on sidewalks, bike paths and trails, and also limits electric scooters and low-speed e-bikes to 20 miles an hour. Ankeny Police Sergeant Trevor McGraw says the concern […] View Full Story
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