June 25, 2026

Unknown, China boost new crop U.S. soybean export sales

New crop soybean export sales were solid during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says those new crop soybean sales were led by unknown destinations and China, signs that Beijing might be ramping up purchases of U.S. beans, even as Brazil maintains a hold over the global market due to price. Old crop soybeans, […] The post Unknown, China boost new crop U.S. soybean export sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa may see triple-digit heat indices by Sunday

Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer will hit Iowa with full force soon, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Alexis Jimenez. “The end of this weekend and into the start of next week, we’re looking at temperatures bumping up […] View Full Story

UI study: Many pregnant women, new moms unbuckle seat belts in moving vehicles

A University of Iowa study finds pregnant women and new mothers report wearing seat belts regularly, but many say they routinely unbuckle their belts while the vehicle is moving. Study co-author Cara Hamann, director of training and education at the UI’s Injury Prevention Research Center, was asked if there are circumstances where it’s safe to […] View Full Story

Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from storms

Many producers across the Corn Belt have dealt with widespread damage so far this growing season due to severe storm systems. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. The post Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from storms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story