The State Auditor’s Office has identified serious discrepancies in Madison County’s financial records. “These are not minor findings. This is a big deal,” State Auditor Rob Sand said during a news conference this afternoon in his statehouse office. “…Taxpayers in Madison County deserve better.” Auditors combed through records from a 24 month period, from June […] View Full Story
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows dry conditions expanded in Iowa in the last week of May. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says while things expanded overall, we did see the worst drought area go away. “The little pockets of severe drought in northwest Iowa were recently alleviated,” she says. We went from around […] View Full Story
Jul. corn $4.24 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.29 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $313.70, down $7.10Jul. soybean oil 76.29, down 242 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.81 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $241.52, up $3.67Aug. feeder cattle $353.37, up $10.75Jul. lean hogs $101.60, down 40 centsJul. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 4, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative’s loan renewal season. “We’re probably seeing some of those extensions come out of the season a little bit more so than we have in the past.” She says, […] The post Despite ongoing economic stress, Farm Credit Illinois CEO encouraged by industry resilience appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield there’s broad support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 in the U.S. Senate. “I think there’s a good understanding of how important this is for farmers and for agriculture right now, but also how important it is for consumers. And I […] The post Cooper: Congress looking for ‘any opportunity’ to advance nationwide E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […] The post Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […] The post Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […] The post Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s. Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many more products and treatment opportunities than we had in the 60s and 70s and I think as a proactive producer, we can definitely manage this.” […] The post New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, he says this year three individuals are being recognized. The post Zoetis makes Champions of Care announcement at World Pork Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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