Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she wants Congress to get a briefing on the Iran peace deal. “We were not in session last week. So as many of these documents and potential agreements were coming out, they were being reported in the press, but we have not gotten an official briefing […] View Full Story
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board is giving two businesses economic incentives with the promise of creating 65 new jobs. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Pries Enterprises, which makes aluminum parts, will get more than $1.3 million in tax credits. “They plan to expand their facility in independence with a new 124,000 square foot building. […] View Full Story
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We were dry and warm early in the season, so we got our crops in, and most everything went in fine shape.” He says, “Stands are good, […] The post June rains bringing optimism for northern Illinois crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Crop conditions declined over the past week in Minnesota. Corn dropped one percentage point in USDA’s latest weekly crop update to 79 percent good to excellent, while soybeans went from 80 to 76 percent good to excellent. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Ryan Miller tells Brownfield moisture has been variable so far. “So some […] The post Minnesota corn, soybean conditions slip amid uneven rainfall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in west-central Iowa says crops are doing okay. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “As a broad stroke, things actually look pretty decent. Of course there’s a lot of variability in that comment. But as far as what I’m experiencing at home, crops really look pretty good.” He tells Brownfield […] The post Calhoun County farmer sees promising crops despite spotty rainfall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. egg production was up in May. The USDA says 9.212 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, thanks to a 4% jump in the number of layers to 375.203 million head and a slight improvement for average productivity to 2,455 eggs per 100 layers. That larger laying flock comes as […] The post Year-over-year rise for egg production in May appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. Jeff Reed, a cattle producer from southern Missouri, and the past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, says transparency could help him make more proactive management decisions. “The facilities and the true timeline on the sterile flies,” he says. “Obviously Texas, New […] The post Cattle producer wants greater transparency from USDA on New World Screwworm response appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the initial gains. Crush margins have dipped, but are still positive, and bean oil was up on biodiesel demand expectations. The trade is waiting for more new demand from China after Thursday’s sales announcement and will continue to watch U.S. development weather. The USDA says 66% of […] The post Soybeans mixed, corn and wheat down, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of May slowed crop development in his area. “We only had 2-tenths in May, so this June rain really helped.” He says, “It got so dry […] The post June rains benefitting Wisconsin crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Timely rains continue to help crop conditions in South Dakota improve. The USDA says corn is rated 67 percent good-to-excellent and increase of 1 percent on the week. Soybeans are rated 63 percent good-to-excellent, an unchanged on the week. Winter wheat harvest has not started but the crop is rated 12 percent good-to-excellent. Spring wheat […] The post Crop conditions hold in South Dakota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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