A farm real estate professional says some negative pressures are causing signs of settling in the ag land market. Paul Schadegg, senior vice president of real estate operations at Farmers National Company, says farmland values have been exceptional the past five years. “Over the past 12 months we have really seen a lot of changes…… Continue Reading
Helping farmers manage mental health before it’s too late
An Iowa State behavioral health state specialist says many farmers quietly struggle with mental health. David Brown says some farmers are reluctant to ask for help. “We want to make sure that the providers are more aware of ways to interact with farmers and to ask good questions that leads them to ultimately better outcomes in…… Continue Reading
RFA, Grassley continue push for permanent E15 fix
Some members of the biofuels industry say Congress needs to move forward on a permanent fix for year-round E15 sales. Geoff Cooper is the president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “We keep looking for any and every opportunity to advance E15 legislation,” Cooper said. “Of course, it’s been introduced in both chambers and…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers urge EPA to raise RFS volumes
Some lawmakers are asking the U.S. EPA to raise Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa tells Brownfield the levels need to be consistent with production and availability. “We will continue to support our producers,” Hinson said. “That means making sure we’re holding the EPA accountable…… Continue Reading
CONAB’s Brazil second crop corn guess up on month
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its second corn crop production projection. CONAB now sees that critical second crop at 90.007 million tons, up 2.1% from June as the harvest advances, but still down 12.1% from 2023 due to a lower overall yield following weather issues earlier in the season. Brazil’s second crop is…… Continue Reading
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
The news comes after Chapter 1 underperformed in theaters. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The difference a year can make
A year ago southeast Missouri cow-calf operator Charlie Besher was worried about feed supplies and had to make the difficult decision to cull part of his herd. “Going in the last fall, everything was looking pretty bleak.” He tells Brownfield conditions didn’t improve over the winter and he was really worried heading into the spring.…… Continue Reading
Seasonal heat, humidity and rainfall chances ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Southeast and an area covering northern sections of the Rockies and High Plains experiencing the greatest likelihood of having above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions in the central Gulf Coast region, as well as parts of the western Great Basin and…… Continue Reading
Seasonal heat & scattered rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, with the Southeast and an area stretching from the northern Rockies to the central Plains experiencing the greatest likelihood of above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions in parts of the northern Great Basin, Northwest, and northern High Plains should contrast with near- or above-normal…… Continue Reading
Two Major Changes Coming to Target Stores Immediately
Happy streamlined shopping, hopefully. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
