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Iowa congressional leaders call on USDA to relocate research to Ames

Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley would like USDA to consider his state for Agricultural Research Service projects as part of the department’s reorganization plan. Grassley led a letter signed by Senate colleague Joni Ernst, other members of Iowa’s Congressional ...
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Iowa cattle producer says strong market creates opportunity for young farmers

A southwest Iowa livestock producer suggests young farmers could have opportunities to get involved in the cattle industry. Jeff Jorgenson, who operates a cow-calf operation near Sidney in Fremont County, says producers are making good profits. “This is a ...
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Purdue Agronomist: Low soybean moisture hurting yields and farm profits

An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says most Midwest farmers are facing difficult harvest conditions.   Shaun Casteel says the hot and dry weather is impacting soybean moistures.   “We got beautiful weather to harvest, but we don’t ...
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Dryness, disease pressure impacting early harvest yield reports

Some farmers are reporting variable yields in parts of the Midwest due to drought and disease pressure. Central Illinois farmer Rob Shaffer tells Brownfield soybean harvest is underway and yields have been slightly disappointing. “Part of that is because ...
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Global trade turmoil puts pressure on U.S. soybean farmers

Officials with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are optimistic that the Trump administration will follow through on promises to discuss soybean purchases with China. Andrew Larson, director of government relations, says that not having any sales on the books ...
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Debt-to-asset ratios worsen for farmers as interest costs climb

The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says debt is expanding in the U.S. farm sector. Brad Zwilling tells Brownfield, “Debt was expected to increase by 5% from 2024, while the farm assets ...
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Shutdown could deepen struggles for soybean farmers facing low demand and loan needs

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says the organization is concerned that a prolonged government shutdown will make this year even more difficult for producers. Andrew Larson tells Brownfield, “Not having your local FSA office, ...
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Illinois agronomist warns of corn stalk deterioration amid heat and disease pressure

An Illinois-based agronomist with Wyffels Hybrids says there are concerns about stalk integrity in this year’s corn crop. Robby Meeker, who covers the central and east central parts of the state, tells Brownfield… “A lot of growers have focused ...
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Southern rust and dry weather combine to heighten harvest fire threat

A dry harvest for many growers means fire danger is increasing. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says disease pressure resulted in a premature end to the corn crop in north Iowa. “We really need to be thinking ...
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Dry soybeans and steady corn mark harvest start for eastern Iowa farmer

An eastern Iowa farmer says field conditions have been favorable this week for harvest activity. Dave Walton, who farms near the Mississippi River, says corn harvest has been a pleasant surprise. “We’ve done a little bit of corn, just ...
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Cattle market strength rewarding but makes replacements costly, Iowa farmer says

A southwest Iowa farmer says strong cattle prices have been rewarding. Jeff Jorgenson is a cow-calf producer from Sidney… “We’re at about the top of the top,” he said. “I’ve never had cattle sell the way they have, or ...
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