A livestock marketing facility that reopened under new ownership a year ago continues to see steady growth. President and CEO Curt Larson from Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield their Maquoketa, Iowa location took a lot of work to get it ready and operating. LarsonMaquoketaUpdate1 :14 “…trying to accomplish.” Equity Cooperative has a Waukon,…… Continue Reading
West Nile Virus found in SW Wisconsin horse
Wisconsin officials have confirmed a new case of West Nile Virus in a horse. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say an unvaccinated three-year-old quarter horse stallion in Grant County is the first confirmed case in a Wisconsin horse this year. Grant County is in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and borders Iowa…… Continue Reading
Bobby Kerr, Rodeo Champ, Dead at 67
The rodeo legend was also an avid metal worker and poet, and he founded the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmer financial assistance could bridge funding gap
An ag policy specialist says when it comes to financial assistance for farmers, timing is everything. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers are stuck in a financial gray area. “We did see some emergency assistance passed at the end of 2024 that’s paid out this year that helps some with cash flow,…… Continue Reading
More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are being worked on this fall, and appropriations are front and center.” He says, “We think there’s going to be…… Continue Reading
Little Debbie Making Major Change to Some of Their Classics
Little Debbie is shaking things up, offering a fresh take on your favorite snacks in new, convenient sizes. Ready to satisfy those cravings? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nebraska sorghum farmer optimistic about crop growth
A Nebraska farmer says he’s considering adding more sorghum acres to his crop rotation next year. Tyler Bose of Arcadia says its production value is hard to ignore, especially when margins are extremely tight. “Honestly, my seed cost is a big chunk of it. I can plant dry land sorghum that’s going take roughly about…… Continue Reading
Generally favorable weather; a few showers on from the eastern Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, cool but dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation. Many Midwestern communities reported weekend readings below 40°F, along with scattered frost, although temperatures were not low enough to significantly threaten immature summer crops. On Sunday, September 7, daily-record lows included 36°F in Sioux City, Iowa, and 39°F in Springfield, Illinois. On…… Continue Reading
Pilot in Crash That Killed Amelia Palmer Had Prior Accidents
Court records show the pilot, Earl Palmer, in the crash that killed Amelia Palmer had been involved in two earlier aircraft accidents before the Labor Day tragedy. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation along the Atlantic Seaboard and across the western half of the U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad area stretching from the southeastern…… Continue Reading
