USDA working to address farmer challenges
USDA is taking steps to address two major challenges facing farmers. Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield high input costs and a lack of available workers continue to […]
Illinois ag pest survey sees pockets of pressure
The coordinator of the Illinois Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey (CAPS) says this summer’s preliminary results show pockets of insect pressure. Kelly Estes and her team of students have been sampling […]
The stigma surrounding food insecurity programs
One in five children in the U.S. are food insecure. In 2022, one in six people relied on food assistance programs – which includes the use of food banks or […]
Urban 4-H membership increases
A 4-H leader says the organization has seen a rise in members from urban areas. Emily Saveraid, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation, says program expansion has helped attract […]
Grassley continues push for Prop 12 solution
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the next farm bill needs to include a provision that would push back against California’s Proposition 12 law. “The House Agriculture Committee has it in […]
UNL climatologist assesses current crop conditions
A climatologist says growing conditions have been favorable across most areas of the Corn Belt. “Generally speaking, most of the Corn Belt has remained drought-free for the entire summer,” said […]
K-State College of Ag progressing on facilities overhaul
The dean of the Kansas State College of Agriculture says the new Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation will be a hub for research in food safety and security. […]
City of Okoboji speeds permit process for restoring flood-damaged lakeshore
Officials in the City of Okoboji have made temporary changes to a key ordinance to assist property owners dealing with significant erosion along the shore of West Lake Okoboji. City […]
18-year-old from Weldon says being Iowa State Fair Queen is dream come true
An 18 year old who’s a frequent camper at the Iowa State Fair is the 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen. Elli Blackford says being crowned at the end of Saturday […]
Cyclists will soon have a 120-mile loop to ride in central Iowa
A long-anticipated connection between two of Iowa’s most popular bike trails opens this weekend. The trail extension from Woodward to Perry creates a nearly-continuous 120-mile paved loop for bikers, runners […]
