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Pioneer leader highlights top-performing areas in 2025 corn harvest

Areas that benefited the most from good weather during the growing season are being revealed during harvest. Pioneer U.S. marketing leader for corn Brandon Walter says if there’s a “garden spot” in the Midwest this year, southern Minnesota could be it. “I’ve heard great ...
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NCGA calls for ag aid that expands markets, boosts ethanol demand

The chairman of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says a proposed $10 billion assistance package would help many farmers survive the slumping ag economy. Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman Jr. says farmers are feeling the squeeze of tight margins. “It’s a bad situation right ...
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Feenstra says partial shutdown hurting farmers, stalling farm bill progress

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the partial government shutdown could linger for an extended period of time. “We had a big conference call Tuesday morning. There’s no end in sight,” said Republican Randy Feenstra. Feenstra tells Brownfield farmers will continue to be directly ...
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Iowa farmer says stalk quality declining as harvest progresses

Farmers continue to assess the quality of this year’s crop. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer says his corn is very dry and he’s prioritizing fields with questionable stalk integrity during harvest. “I think stalk quality is going to go downhill a little bit more ...
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Hartman highlights corn export, MAHA wins during NCGA presidency

The immediate past president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says there were several highlights during his year at the helm. Kenneth Hartman Jr., who farms in Monroe County, Illinois, says the organization’s efforts to secure corn export markets in Mexico are one ...
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Despite tight margins, some farmers see fungicide as key to crop protection

Some Illinois farmers are happy about their decision to use fungicides on their corn crop this year. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County in the central part of the state, says diseases like southern rust and tar spot were widespread and affected yields. ...
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Is it now or never for year-round E15?

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association fears it could be now or never for Congress to pass year-round E15. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield federal legislation allowing uninterrupted nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol must happen before the end ...
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Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa

A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve been all over the state and I feel like southeast Iowa has probably got ...
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Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol

A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is through renewable fuels,” said Kelly Nieuwenhuis. Nieuwenhuis, who also farms in northwestern Iowa, says ...
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One in four farmers could lose insurance as ACA credits expire

The ranking member of the House Committee on China says the healthcare credits at the heart of the ongoing federal government shutdown are vital to farmers. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells Brownfield, “One of the things that’s about to happen is Obamacare tax credits are ...
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Northwest Iowa farmer says 2025 harvest yields falling short of expectations

The 2025 harvest season is winding down for northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis. “Well, it’s been fast,” he said. “Bean harvest went quickly. We’ve been done with them for about a week. We’re probably not quite half done on corn.” He tells Brownfield the ...
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Iowa turkey producer says market conditions improving in 2025

A southeast Iowa livestock producer says economic conditions have been favorable for his turkey operation. Tim Meyer says this follows what he calls a volatile 2024. “Turkeys are relatively healthy right now and that market seems to be better than it was six months ...
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