Apple crop is coming fast
A Michigan apple grower says orchards are ripening faster than expected this season. Chris Kropf tells Brownfield, “We are 14 days ahead, maybe 10 to 14 days ahead, and we’re […]
Libertarians await Iowa Supreme Court decision on ballot access
Libertarian candidates for three Iowa congressional seats who’ve been removed from the ballot vow to run write-in campaigns if the state’s highest court rules against them. In late August, a […]
Red crown rot makes an appearance across Indiana
An extension plant pathologist at Purdue University says red crown rot is spreading across Indiana. Darcy Telenko says it has been confirmed in six counties. “We’re still finding new areas […]
Central Iowa fire department offers proactive health care effort
The Des Moines Fire Department is launching a program designed to cut the number of non-emergency calls while connecting frequent 911 users with long-term services. People can now get medical […]
Farmland market not weak, but weakening
The farmland market is not immune to the downturn in the ag economy. Hertz Real Estate Services president Doug Hensley says what’s happening to farmland values is similar to other […]
Two injured in northwest Iowa home explosion
Authorities are investigating a home explosion that injured two people in northwest Iowa. The explosion was reported just after 9 a.m. Monday at an address 2 miles northeast of Ottosen, […]
Northwestern College Sets Enrollment Record
Northwestern College continues to set enrollment records. This fall’s total enrollment is 1,719, up from last year’s 1,675 and representing the sixth consecutive year of records. This year’s freshman class […]
Landowner Meetings in Advance of Summit’s Meeting on Pipeline Expansion
A group of northern Iowans, including landowners along the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline route, plan to host a meeting Tuesday in Titonka. Bud Jermeland of Forest City says they’ll discuss […]
Now is the time for Midwest cover crop seeding
The director of agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association says it’s time for Midwest farmers to plant cover crops. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield it’s prime seeding time for several species. […]
Iowa horse industry leaders discuss report presented to state regulators
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission recently released a report that says the Iowa horse racing industry needs to make some changes to keep the system viable. Iowa Thoroughbred Association […]
