A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man if you are like myself as a cow-calf guy, it’s pretty rewarding right now.” Robbins tells Brownfield the market has helped create some opportunities for…… Continue Reading
Hindsight helps explain current state of farmland market
An ag real estate specialist suggests a lot of land changed hands during the runup in values between 2020 and 2024. And Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says that could be a reason market activity has lessened. “If I look back over that period where we just had a tremendous amount of land sales,…… Continue Reading
Cost of Prop 12 a focus for National Pork Producers Council
The National Pork Producers Council is stressing the economic impact of Proposition 12 as lawmakers consider a congressional solution to California’s livestock confinement law. NPPC economist Holly Cook, who testified during a House Agriculture Committee hearing last week, tells Brownfield numerous studies show a correlation between Prop 12 and retail prices in California. “That’s where…… Continue Reading
Storms capable of derechos moving into Upper Midwest
Several states could be impacted by a storm approaching the Upper Midwest capable of producing damaging winds. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says the National Weather Service has heightened risk levels for severe thunderstorms and possibly derechos over parts of the Dakotas, southern Minnesota, and northern Iowa late tonight. “Some models are keeping it a…… Continue Reading
U.S. EPA proposes re-registration of three OTT dicamba products
There are mixed reviews as the U.S. EPA takes comments on a proposed re-registration of three over-the-top dicamba products in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. Last year, Bayer submitted a label to the U.S. EPA for approval on the low-volatility herbicide formerly known as XtendiMax. A re-registration for BASF’s Engenia and a new registration for Syngenta’s…… Continue Reading
Solid week for old crop corn export inspections
The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending July 24th were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 kicked off June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out…… Continue Reading
Hulk Hogan’s Final Words to His Daughter Brought Peace
Brooke Hogan was estranged from her wrestling legend father for two years before he died. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa cattle producer discusses herd management during heatwave
A west-central Iowa livestock producer says monitoring cattle has been critical during the current heatwave. Justin Robbins with Robbins Land and Cattle says heat index values soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend. “I like to watch the activity and what’s going on,” he said. “Are they off by themselves panting, are they just…… Continue Reading
Disease potential in late-planted crops
A representative with Gowan USA says farmers who struggled with late planting this spring need to be aware of the potential for disease issues that are “not the norm.” Jon Sherwin, who covers Illinois, says it could expose the corn crop to extended susceptibility to tar spot and southern rust. “The two largest yield robbers…… Continue Reading
How to Watch Anne Burrell’s Final ‘Worst Cooks in America’ Season
Here’s how to watch the late Food Network star’s last episodes. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
