August 6, 2026

USDA taking steps to help farmers manage tight margins

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help producers who are facing high input costs and continued market uncertainty. The post USDA taking steps to help farmers manage tight margins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa governor calls on Iowans to donate blood

The leader of the organization supplying blood to 80% of Iowa hospitals says there’s been a 30% decline in people under the age of 30 donating blood since 2020 and that’s a major challenge in maintaining an adequate supply. Stacy Sime, CEO of LifeServe Blood Center, said they have about a two-to-three day supply of […] View Full Story