June 29, 2026

Keystone Cooperative announces leadership transition in motion

Keystone Cooperative has named its new CEO to lead the organization this fall. Scott Logue will start on September 1, when Kevin Still retires after more than 40 years with the cooperative. Logue has served in several leadership positions throughout the company’s growth, including as the CEO of Harvest Land Co-op, which is now part […] The post Keystone Cooperative announces leadership transition in motion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Minnesota Porkcast: Ground Pork Emerging as Major Opportunity

National Pork Board consumer and business insights manager Sarah Showalter says the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign is helping introduce consumers to new ways to enjoy pork.  She tells Brownfield one product that’s gaining popularity is ground pork. The post The Minnesota Porkcast: Ground Pork Emerging as Major Opportunity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Agriculture groups say call for more farm support is warranted

Ag leaders say additional farm aid is needed to prevent the struggling ag economy from causing broader impacts across rural America. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney tells Brownfield, “There is a ripple effect, and that’s why we’ve got to keep these farmers alive.” “I also think that it’s particularly important because we […] The post Agriculture groups say call for more farm support is warranted appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Recent sentences for drug cases in central and western Iowa

A man accused of selling meth and fentanyl in central Iowa and a woman accused of selling meth in Council Bluffs have been sentenced to federal prison. Des Moines Police say they found 26-year-old Andrew Gordon Meyer slumped over in his vehicle in August of last year and the car was still running. Court documents […] View Full Story

FBI director meets with dozens of Iowa law enforcement officials

FBI Director Kash Patel met with over 130 Iowa law enforcement officials this morning and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird told reporters part of the discussion focused on recovering money from overseas scammers. “I think this is the first time that I know of, in my memory, that we’ve had the FBI director here in […] View Full Story

Jodi Huisentruit is remembered during ceremony, 31+ years after disappearing

It’s now been more than 31 years since Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished from her apartment building’s parking lot while about to leave for the early morning shift. To mark the anniversary of her disappearance, a memorial ceremony was held in front of television station KIMT this past Saturday morning. Caroline Lowe, a […] View Full Story

Market analysts eye acreage shifts in Dakotas, Delta ahead of USDA report

If there have been acreage shifts this spring, market analysts say it’s likely to happen in the Dakotas and the Delta. Allison Thompson with the Money Farm, based in Minnesota, says last year’s crop, and decent planting conditions this spring have likely affected corn acres. “I think the fertilizer story really didn’t affect things,” she […] The post Market analysts eye acreage shifts in Dakotas, Delta ahead of USDA report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Early-planted soybeans becoming the new standard, BASF agronomist says

An agronomist based in southern Illinois says the practice of planting soybeans early is becoming more widely adopted. Mike Probst is with BASF. “It’s probably been one of the most significant cultural practice shifts that I’ve seen since I’ve been working in the industry.” He tells Brownfield the adoption of early planting has been rapid. […] The post Early-planted soybeans becoming the new standard, BASF agronomist says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa communities counting down to Independence Day festivities

Communities across the state are preparing for their annual Independence Day celebrations while also celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Urbandale has one of the larger celebrations in central Iowa. Sean Dengler is vice president of their planning committee and says their July 4th buttons are a nod the nation’s 250th.  “Every year for many years […] View Full Story

Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week

U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to the key customers of Japan and Mexico. With about two months left in the marketing year, corn sales have already met the USDA’s target thanks […] The post Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story