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brownfieldagnews.com | Brent Barnett
The importance of tick prevention while enjoying the outdoorsOn this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Deb Hudman from the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss tick prevention. Many people are out enjoying the outdoors as temperatures warm up this spring, and Hudman says it’s also important to keep an eye out for ticks while taking part in your favorite outdoor activities.
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brownfieldagnews.com | Brent Barnett
Market News Light cash cattle trade reported Thursday April 17, 2025 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsLive and feeder cattle futures were higher, watching direct business develop at higher prices, while getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. There was also support from the midday gains in boxed beef. June live was $2.00 higher at $204.07 and August was up $1.17 at $200.12.
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1 week ago | 
1430wcmy.com | Brent Barnett
Live and feeder cattle futures were higher, watching direct business develop at higher prices, while getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. There was also support from the midday gains in boxed beef. June live was $2.00 higher at $204.07 and August was up $1.17 at $200.12. […]The post Light cash cattle trade reported Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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brownfieldagnews.com | Brent Barnett
News Chloe Zittergruen is Iowa FFA’s new state president April 17, 2025 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Education, Agriculture, FFA, Human Interest, Iowa, NewsThe new state president for Iowa FFA says member interaction is one of her biggest goals in the year ahead. Chloe Zittergruen was elected state president at the 97th Iowa FFA State Convention held this month in Ames.
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brownfieldagnews.com | Brent Barnett
News Roadway safety during planting season April 17, 2025 By Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, Agriculture, Crops, Crops, crops, Human Interest, News, Plant25Photo taken by Brent Barnett/BrownfieldThe start of planting season means an increase in large equipment on the roadways. Agronomist Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says motorists should be extra cautious this time of the year. “There’s very large, slow-moving equipment,” she said.
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brownfieldagnews.com | Brent Barnett
News Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds April 17, 2025 By Filed Under: Ag Policy, Agriculture, Biofuels, Crops, Ethanol, Human Interest, Iowa, News, Renewable FuelsOne Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million in E15 infrastructure grants were recently awarded to 94 retail fuel sites across the state.
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1430wcmy.com | Brent Barnett
Direct cash cattle trade activity has been relatively quiet through the week. Bids haven’t resurfaced. Asking prices are at $208 to $210 live in the South, but still haven’t been established in the North. Look for significant trade volume to develop before the end of the day Friday. At the Hub City Livestock Auction in […]The post Midday cash livestock markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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1 week ago | 
1430wcmy.com | Brent Barnett
One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million in E15 infrastructure grants were recently awarded to 94 retail fuel sites across the state. “Maybe they need to update a tank,” he said. “Maybe […]The post Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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1 week ago | 
1430wcmy.com | Brent Barnett
Photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The start of planting season means an increase in large equipment on the roadways. Agronomist Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says motorists should be extra cautious this time of the year. “There’s very large, slow-moving equipment,” she said. “Very wide, large turns.” She tells Brownfield producers will entering and […]The post Roadway safety during planting season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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kgfw.com | Brent Barnett
Bayer says the future of Roundup is in question amid ongoing lawsuits and litigation. Bayer has paid nearly $11 billion in Roundup settlements in the last decade. Jess Christiansen, head of crop science communications for Bayer, tells Brownfield claims that Roundup causes cancer are not backed by science. “Our heart breaks for anybody that has […]The post Bayer official: Future of Roundup unknown, no decisions made appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
