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Low-quality ag land struggles as Iowa farmland market becomes more divided

A farm real estate specialist says the downturn in the ag economy has had a mixed impact on ag land sales in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says high-quality farmland is still selling strong. "I have seen some really strong sales coming at ...
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Iowa ag secretary urges caution as avian influenza pressures neighboring states

Iowa recently had its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in several months, and the state's ag secretary says biosecurity remains a top priority. Mike Naig tells Brownfield HPAI cases have been minimal in the state this fall. "We're always vigilant and prepared ...
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Midwest land market remains active as quality acres hold value

The CEO of Missouri-based Premier Farm Realty Group says the land market in the nine Midwestern states the company covers is active. Dale Dunn says quality farmland continues to bring value. "I wouldn't say that row crop stuff and other types of production ground ...
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Naig cautious, but optimistic about U.S.-China discussions

Iowa's ag secretary says recent U.S.-China trade discussions have brought some cautious optimism to the ag industry. Mike Naig says a trade framework is good news, but more details are needed. "I want to be clear, trust but verify," he said. "We certainly take ...
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Used equipment market holding strong

An Illinois-based auction agent says the low commodity prices aren't slowing down the used equipment market. Mark Larsen, with Kyle Kelso Auctioneers in Macomb, says escalating prices for new equipment and depressed farm incomes have many farmers looking for operational upgrades in the used ...
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Depressed ag economy resulting in increased farmer mental health concerns

A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois says a depressed ag economy is weighing on farmers' mental health. "Comparing these economic times that we're in now to what happened back in the 80s, we're not quite at that point, but everybody's stressed ...
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Climatologist: Winter weather patterns are not enough to relieve Eastern Corn Belt drought

The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says drought could continue to be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026. Melissa Widhalm says despite recent winter weather patterns, much of the Eastern Corn Belt continues to face moderate to extreme drought ...
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Northwest Iowa farmland sells for $32k per acre

A farm real estate specialist says a farm in northwest Iowa recently sold for a record $32,000 per acre. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says the 35-acre Sioux County property was purchased by a local farmer who intends to plant row crops. ...
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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 ...
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Iowa State educator says farmers leaning toward more corn in 2026

An extension educator suggests farmers in his area are leaning toward more corn in 2026. Dennis Johnson with Iowa State University is based in north-central Iowa. "I just did some surveys and looked at some surveys that we do with everybody in the ...
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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 ...
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One Earth Energy prioritizing carbon sequestration amid strong ethanol demand

The CEO of One Earth Energy says demand for the Illinois-based ethanol plant's product is high, but the industry does face challenges. Steve Kelly says reducing the company's carbon footprint through carbon sequestration is a high priority. "The purpose of the pipeline is simply ...
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