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Iowa farmer hopes more producers adopt nitrogen-reducing practices

A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to focus on nitrogen reduction to help improve water quality. "Trying to be environmentally friendly is something that's near and dear to my heart," said Mark Peterson of Stanton. Peterson, who also represents Practical Farmers of Iowa, ...
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Political market volatility frustrating farmers

A pair of Illinois farmers say it's a frustrating time in agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer is the newly elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. "We have these contentious times constantly with tariffs and different announcements day-to-day, and what kind of social media post ...
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NCGA pushing year-round E15

The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says he's optimistic Congress will take action on year-round E15 this year. Ohio farmer Jed Bower tells Brownfield that nationwide, year-round E-15 is the quickest way to impact U.S. farm profitability. "If we can take ...
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Naig applauds Iowa farmers on successful harvest

Iowa's ag secretary is applauding corn and soybean farmers in the state for a successful harvest. Mike Naig says Iowa farmers once again delivered significant crops in 2025 despite challenges with weather, diseases, and a slumping ag economy. USDA crop reporters peg corn harvest ...
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Wyffels Hybrids: plot data shows farmers likely didn’t harvest a record corn crop

The agronomy manager for Wyffels Hybrids says he doesn't believe there was a record U.S. corn crop this year. Robby Meeker tells Brownfield, "Our data would not suggest that." He says, "In Wyffels geography of Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, and a little bit ...
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Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals

An Iowa pork producer says a data tool from the Pork Checkoff has helped him adjust his on-farm sustainability practices. Dwight Dial has a 700-acre livestock and row crop operation in north-central Iowa. He tells Brownfield the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report focuses on ...
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Late-season drought impacts eastern Illinois harvest

A farmer in eastern Illinois says harvest wrapped up well ahead of normal. KJ Johnson grows corn and soybeans with his family in Champaign and Vermilion Counties. "Yields were good." He says, "Corn was a little better than I thought, still below average, ...
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Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association President announces departure

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) is leaving the position at the end of the year. Kevin Johnson says he's accepted a position with the Illinois Soybean Association. "A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from the Illinois ...
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Grassley: “partisan approach” likely on skinny farm bill

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisanship in farm bill negotiations is unavoidable. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield Democrats want to undo changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "All the savings in food stamp fraud that ...
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Drought conditions creep up in eastern Iowa

A farmer in eastern Iowa says his area needs some rain. Matthew Willimack raises corn and soybeans in DeWitt near the Mississippi River. He tells Brownfield his farm has received a small amount of moisture this fall. "We had just a few days of ...
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Farmers cautious about China following through on soy commitments

Some farmers say they are being cautious in their assessment of the U.S.-China trade framework. Ray Gaesser is a corn and soybean farmer in southwest Iowa... "Glad to see that there's somewhat of an agreement with China," he said. "We don't know how well ...
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Fieldwork, 2026 financial planning prioritized post-harvest

Fall fieldwork is in full swing for eastern Iowa farmer Tim Meyer. The Henry County producer tells Brownfield weather conditions have been favorable. "We're doing dirt work right now and I think it's going to end up being a really good fall for us," ...
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