Cover crops improve soil health, water quality for Iowa farmer

A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to see positive results from his implementation of cover crops. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in Montgomery County. He tells Brownfield that cover crops have helped him reach some of his environmental goals. “We have done cover crops for a number of years and have been very happy.…Continue Reading

High-path avian flu detected in central Iowa commercial turkey flock

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the case involves a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County. It’s the state’s ninth detection of HPAI within domestic birds in 2025. The post High-path avian flu detected in central Iowa commercial turkey flock appeared first…Continue Reading

Soybeans dip on slow China demand as corn and wheat post modest gains

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are monitoring planting and development conditions in South America, which generally look favorable. The trade is also waiting for more demand news from China, with no daily sales announcements yet this week. It’s going to take a pretty big buying spree by Beijing to reach the…Continue Reading

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