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Aid packages propping up ag and prices

Ad hoc aid bringing stability to agriculture. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says despite the uncertainty around several aspects of ag, the landscape would be even shakier without recent aid packages. "Which would include ECAP in 2025, ...
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Iowa ag secretary warns of “death by a thousand cuts” for farmers

Iowa's Ag Secretary has been traveling the state visiting with farmers and says one word captures how many are feeling. "Well concern, absolutely." Mike Naig tells Brownfield fuel and fertilizer price shocks have caught many off guard. "Now look, let's be honest a lot ...
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Crop decisions linger as planting begins in southern Illinois

A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, "We were able to get into the field last week, so we have planted several acres of beans, and we do have ...
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Fall fertilizer applications a boost for some Iowa farmers

An extension agronomist who covers southeast and east central Iowa says most farmers in her area are in good shape with fertilizer. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University tells Brownfield a lot of manure gets applied in the fall. "So I would say a ...
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Iowa custom farming rates climb as demand grows across Midwest

Custom farming is increasingly common in Iowa. Iowa State University Extension program specialist Ann Johanns says their latest custom rates survey shows a nearly nine percent increase in preharvest operations and almost six percent climb in harvesting and hauling custom work between 2025 and ...
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Feenstra sees bipartisan momentum building on farm bill

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic farm bill negotiations are becoming more bipartisan. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says passing a bill out of committee was a significant step forward. "The big part there was it was bipartisan. I mean you ...
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Firefighter injured in northern Iowa egg farm fire

A large fire at a northern Iowa egg farm has caused injuries to a local firefighter. A spokesperson with Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Corwith confirmed the injury to Brownfield Friday afternoon. The spokesperson said the fire, which developed Thursday night, also killed several ...
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Ag education takes center stage as Speak Ag Pioneers work to bridge the gap between producers and consumers

Four state FFA officers were educating the public about U.S. agriculture during this year's National Ag Day celebration. Iowa FFA State President Chloe Zittergruen says there is a knowledge gap between producers and consumers. "We need the 2 percent that are feeding us every ...
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Fire impacts major Iowa egg farm housing millions of hens

One of the largest egg farms in the United States caught fire Thursday night in north-central Iowa. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office tells Brownfield that additional details about the incident at Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith are not yet available. Hawkeye Pride processes ...
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Spring renews optimism for Illinois farmers

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says producers across the state are getting ready for a busy spring. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says even though agriculture faces many challenges, planting season always brings optimism. "We are getting the itch." ...
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Shortage of rural veterinarians drives Iowa tax break proposal

A proposed tax break in the Iowa Senate would benefit veterinarians who are Iowa high school graduates and choose to practice in the state. Jennifer Dorman with the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association says the tax break targets veterinarians receiving federal student loan assistance who ...
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Iowa farmers may begin soybean planting as early as this weekend

An extension agronomist covering southeast and east central Iowa says soybean planting could begin this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University says soil conditions are steadily improving. "Something that people are keeping on their radar and on their mind, it wouldn't honestly surprise ...
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