Challenging weather spawns grain storage concerns
Grain storage concerns are prevalent in areas of the Corn Belt that had planting delays. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Gentry Sorenson says crop development varies widely across the Upper […]
Surprising start to harvest for southeastern Illinois farmer
A southeastern Illinois farmer says his corn harvest started Thursday with a surprise. Jeff Scates, who farms in Gallatin & Union Counties, tells Brownfield… “It was the first field that […]
Newly developed technology helps farmers detect tar spot earlier
Insignum AgTech is partnering with Purdue University to develop new technology that could help farmers detect tar spot earlier in corn. Kyle Mohler, CEO and founder of Insignum AgTech discusses […]
IBA honors former WRMJ owner
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Forest City schools take extra step to bring students mental health care
A school district in northern Iowa is finding success in recruiting mental health professionals to practice within its school buildings. Darwin Lehmann, superintendent of the Forest City Community Schools, says […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack asked about his future
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack isn’t ruling out another stint as U-S Agriculture Secretary if Kamala Harris wins and asks him to continue in the role. “I’ve dedicated my life […]
Southwest Iowa hosts air show to kick off Labor Day weekend
Thousands of people and at least 80 aircraft are expected at the Clarinda airport on Saturday for what’s known as Fly Iowa 2024. It’s the southwest Iowa community’s first time […]
Iowa’s oldest Labor Day celebration opens today in Graettinger
The northwest Iowa town of Graettinger claims to have the state’s oldest Labor Day celebration, and another edition starts this afternoon. Event co-chair Phillip Schmidt says the tradition had humble […]
Busy summer travel season enters last weekend
The final holiday of summer is here and those who plan to fly are expected to once again see big crowds at the airport. Jessica Mayle with the TSA in […]
