The Iowa Pork Producers Association is tracking some animal health issues during the ongoing Iowa Legislative Session. IPPA Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle says, “One of our top priorities at the Statehouse, as we’ve done for the last several years, is continuing to support Secretary Mike Naig’s appropriations request for foreign animal disease preparedness.” He…… Continue Reading
Assessing the brief U.S.-Colombia dispute
An ag economist says he’s keeping a close eye on tensions between the U.S. and Colombia. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says Colombia is a major importer of U.S. ethanol. “Ethanol trade with Colombia is a growing industry. We’ve seen some movement on that front the last couple years with the Colombian government willing to…… Continue Reading
Illinois Grown label debuts
Consumers in Illinois will soon be able to quickly identify products grown in-state. Raghela Scavuzzo, executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, says the new Illinois Grown label, which officially debuts today, builds off the successful Illinois Products program. “They’re gonna launch what’s called Illinois Grown.” She says, “This is specific for products grown…… Continue Reading
Mild winter impacts on cover crops
Farmers in the Upper Midwest might be wondering how mild winter conditions could impact cover crops. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says there’s concern a lack of snow and temperatures above freezing will result in some germination. “And then, you know hey it’s Minnesota (and) we could return back to cold temperatures,…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production, stocks see declines
U.S. ethanol production dropped to a multi-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.015 million barrels a day, the lowest weekly average since late September 2024 That was down 84,000 on the week at least partially due to tighter producer margins, but still up 24,000 on the year. Iowa State…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farming operation begins scholarship program
A Wisconsin-based farming operation will be helping some agriculture students pay for college. Christine Lindner with Alsum Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they’ve started a new scholarship program. “As part of our ongoing efforts to continue to recruit and bring people into agriculture, we’re looking at giving back to our communities and so we’ve started…… Continue Reading
Feenstra on farm tax provisions expiring, “This is real.”
There’s a sense of urgency in Congress to address key farm tax provisions set to expire this year. House Ag Committee member Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has his attention. “This is real, and I tell you what this is going to affect all of our producers if…… Continue Reading
Brad Paisley, Lainey Wilson to Perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce First Album in 14 Years
Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced a release date for Arcadia, their first studio album in almost a decade-and-a-half. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Getting more involved in the soybean industry
The Iowa-Missouri Grassroots Fellowship is a collaborative, one-year experience for young soybean farmers to learn more about the soybean industry while improving their core leadership skills. Abby Korff says the program helps encourage participation from young farmers and provides opportunities they might not have otherwise. Korff says the program has also helped her learn about…… Continue Reading
