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Rep. Hinson addresses farm bill uncertainties ahead of Farm Progress Show

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she expects the farm bill to be a top focal point of next week’s Farm Progress Show. “It’s unfortunate that the Senate hasn’t even put forth a piece of legislation. Nothing has changed.” In a press call Friday, the Iowa Republican said farmers are concerned about long-term stability in the…… Continue Reading

Weather mostly favorable across Iowa

Iowa’s climatologist says growing conditions have been favorable across most areas of the state. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that could lead to higher yields. “We’re about half a degree below average, so we’ve had a near normal temperature behavior through summer and right around normal for rainfall.” But he says some farmers in northwest Iowa…… Continue Reading

Naturally Better Soil Products turning biosolids into compost

One of the first USDA projects to increase domestic fertilizer production is now in operation. Up to $900 million has been dedicated to USDA’s Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program. Acting Deputy Under Secretary Lillian Salerno tells Brownfield, “The prices had just elevated so much that farmers were just having trouble making it, and so this…… Continue Reading