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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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Pre-enrollment opens Wednesday for Illinois cover crop insurance incentive

The bureau chief for land and water resources with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers who planted cover crops have an opportunity to save on their crop insurance premiums. Michelle Curby says the popular "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program is returning for ...
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Dry finish doesn’t dent corn and soybean yields for northern Illinois farmer

A northern Illinois farmer says the dry finish to the growing season didn't seem to hurt his corn and soybean yields. Jay Whalen, who farms in Livingston and LaSalle Counties, tells Brownfield, "The rain kind of shut off there in August." He says, ...
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A snowy end to fall fieldwork in north Iowa

The season's first snowstorm has ended fall fieldwork in north-central Iowa. Worth County Extension education specialist Dennis Johnson says harvest went smoothly. "The thing that happens then because of that is we can get a lot of tillage done, and that definitely happened this ...
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Specialist says late cover crop planting could hurt winter survivability

A cover crops specialist says many farmers faced challenges utilizing the practice this fall. Laura Lant-Haney with Midwest Grass & Forage in Macomb, Illinois, tells Brownfield, "Because so much of the state was so dry." She says, "A lot of times, in late ...
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Northern Illinois farmer cuts inputs, boosts yields with 15 years of conservation farming

A northern Illinois row crop farmer says the long-term use of conservation practices is helping his bottom line. Jay Whalen, who farms in LaSalle and Livingston Counties, says his use of no-till, strip-till, and diverse cover crops has drastically reduced his input budget. "I ...
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Naig says Southeast Asia trade mission strengthened key ag relationships

Iowa's Ag Secretary says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia helped strengthen relationships with export partners. Mike Naig tells Brownfield Vietnam and Indonesia represent significant opportunities for U.S. ag products. "Southeast Asia, generally, is a really important region and a great opportunity," he ...
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