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Ramp Work to Continue from Westbound U.S. 50 to Southbound I-135

Friday, June 24 by Adam Kolb

NEWTON - Work will continue next week on the ramp from westbound U.S. 50 to southbound I-135 at Newton. During the work, from 7 a.m. Monday, June 27, to 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, traffic on the ramp will be narrowed and controlled by flaggers... Read More.

Land prices continue to climb

Wednesday, June 22 by Brownfield Ag News

An ag real estate expert says the high price tag on land shouldn’t shy farmers away from making purchases. Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company says there’s been an increasing number of $20,000-plus per acre sales. “Those are the ones that everybody sees and... Read More.

Cash rental rates continue to rise

Tuesday, May 31 by Brownfield Ag News

An ag economist says Iowa farmers could pay more in cash rent as rates continue to rise. Iowa State University Extension economist Dr. Alejandro Plastina says stronger commodity prices and farmland values are causing rates to climb. “Tenants do have better access to a more... Read More.

The push for alternative engines in tractors as prices continue to climb

Sunday, May 29 by Brownfield Ag News

Record fuel prices have an equipment manufacturer studying alternative engines for farmers and ranchers. Daryl Theis, Head of Sales and Marketing with CLAAS North America, says the cost and emissions of a diesel machine could create a market for electric engines. “As infrastructure develops,... Read More.