Proactively protecting crop yields

The use of fungicides to protect plant health and production efficiency has been on the rise.   Chad Eitmann raises corn and soybeans in west central, Iowa. “It’s necessary to do it,” he says.  “Even if you’re in a losing proposition.”   He tells Brownfield the see a problem and then spray, isn’t effective. “It just…Continue Reading

Finding shed antlers on Iowa public land

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett goes on a shed antler hunt with ‪@firstgenhunter733‬ host Kent Boucher. They were able to find a couple sheds on some Iowa public land! The post Finding shed antlers on Iowa public land appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Another delay for Beneficial Ownership Information filing

Attorneys following the Corporate Transparency Act say the on-again-off again deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information reports is off again. Iqan Fadaei and Christopher Seamster represent businesses including farms at the Michael Best law firm.  Fadaei tells Brownfield even though a U.S. District Court in Texas stayed its prior enforcement order, which would have again required…Continue Reading

EPA set to give Ohio, South Dakota another year for E15

The EPA says it plans to give Midwestern states an extra year to prepare for permanent year-round E15 fuel sales. South Dakota and Ohio have asked for a one-year extension to remove the 1-psi volatility waiver for E10. Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine wrote to the agency in January requesting EPA delay implementation until at least…Continue Reading

More details needed for USDA’s HPAI plan

The executive vice president of the Poultry Federation says USDA’s new approach to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is good, but a few more details are needed. Blake Rollins tells Brownfield “getting the operation back into production quickly, but safely. I think that’s a positive step that the secretary has taken.” But Rollins says not…Continue Reading

MOFB healthcare plan being considered again in legislature

Legislation allowing Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a healthcare plan to its members is being considered a third time in the state legislature. The effort fell short again in the Missouri Senate last year, but Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield there’s a different dynamic this year. “It is great to see the Senate making progress. They’ve…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 28, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.53 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.11 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $291.70, up 80 centsMar. soybean oil closed at 43.53, down 122 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.37, down 9 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $192.65, down $3.47Mar.…Continue Reading

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