A group representing Iowa farmers is among those suing the USDA after significant rule changes to the Rural Energy for America Program. They claim new eligibility requirements illegally cut solar projects from the program and the agency left people on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars by applying those changes retroactively. Chad Hughes […] View Full Story
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson told farmers in northern Missouri late last week the U.S. House and Senate Ag Committees have been working out the details of the farm bill. Marc Zell, who farms in Linn County, was one of about 40 farmers in attendance. “They’re hoping to get the farm bill finished […] The post Thompson visits Missouri; farm bill negotiations continue ahead of lame-duck session appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry once said, “the soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all”. Which means farmers and ranchers are entrusted to protect and preserve it. For Michigan farmer Kyle Rash, that has meant looking for alternatives to protecting their crops and addressing pests. AUDIO: Healthy Living […] The post An older and new way of food production appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Corn and soybean export inspections during the week ending October 1st were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. Most of that corn was headed to Mexico and Japan, while well over half of the soybeans left U.S. ports for China. Sorghum and wheat inspections are both behind last marketing year […] The post Corn, soybean export inspections down on week, still solid appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8350. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3250. One sale was reported at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0250 to $1.3150. Twenty-four sales were reported ranging from $1.30 to […] The post CME cash dairy prices mostly higher Monday, stronger cheese and whey prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Class 5A 1. Southeast Polk (6-0), LW #1 @ #9 Waukee Northwest 2. Dowling Catholic (5-1), LW #2 @ #5 Waukee 3. Johnston (5-1), LW #3 @ #6 Sioux City East 4. Ankeny (5-1), LW #4 vs Ames 5. Waukee (4-2), LW #6 vs #2 Dowling Catholic 6. Sioux City East (5-1), LW #5 vs […] View Full Story
A market analyst says wheat futures started the week with a surge. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says that’s due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. “Russian airstrikes are targeting port infrastructure around Ukraine’s Odessa Region,” he said. “You’ve got Russia continuing to pledge to have bigger strikes on Kyiv. They are […] The post Black Sea uncertainty boosts wheat market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It will be illegal to ride an electric scooter, skateboard or hoverboard in downtown Manchester starting this Wednesday. The Manchester City Council recently approved updated regulations for e-bikes as well as electric scooters and skateboards. “Kind of the big one as far as where they can’t be ridden would be the downtown area,” Manchester City […] View Full Story
The body of an Ames man and his pickup truck were recovered by divers on Sunday afternoon. Ames Police identified the man as that of 77-year-old Zondai Muyengwa. The Story County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team recovered the body of Muyengwa and his 2021 Nissan Titan from the water near 4518 Mortensen on Sunday. The truck […] View Full Story
Thirty years with one organization is an extraordinary milestone, and for Laurie Bonnot, three decades with Brownfield Ag News represents much more than longevity. Her career is defined by relationships, trust, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Bonnot is celebrating 30 years with Brownfield, where she has played an important role […] The post Laurie Bonnot Celebrates 30 Years with Brownfield appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
