Michigan local food grants for schools significantly reduced
Michigan students are again receiving free school breakfast and lunch this school year but incentives to support local food purchases have been cut in half. Wendy Crowley, Farm to Program […]
The Road to Plant 2025 Starts Now
An AgriGold agronomist says getting a jump-start on planning for next growing season will set up farmers for success. Jacob Gehrls says soil testing can make a big difference. “Soil fertility […]
ADM pauses CO2 injections after finding potential leak
One of the longest operating carbon sequestration projects in the country has paused its operations. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) confirmed in a statement to Brownfield the company has temporarily stopped […]
Dry conditions get worse, putting stress on rural fire departments
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly all of Iowa in abnormally dry or drought conditions, with portions of Monona and Harrison counties in western Iowa in severe drought. It […]
Northwestern Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Red Raider athletics Hall of Fame selection committee has selected four individuals as the newest members of its Hall of Fame, to be honored at […]
Dry beans offer profitability amid low commodity prices
The Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director says solid prices heading into harvest have been beneficial to dry bean growers. Joe Cramer tells Brownfield, “Mexico’s drought gave us an opportunity to […]
Beck’s acquires Nebraska site to enhance plant breeding and research
Beck’s has acquired a research facility in Nebraska to further enhance its plant breeding program. President Scott Beck tells Brownfield… “Our company’s been expanding to the west for a number […]
Slain Fort Dodge minister remembered with day for random acts of kindness
This is the annual Pay It Forward Friday in Fort Dodge, honoring the memory of Pastor Al Henderson, who was murdered five years ago this week outside his church, Saint […]
Ag drones being used in Hurricane Helene rescue and recovery
The agriculture industry is stepping up to help Western North Carolina following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. A group of ag drone pilots are assisting in the rescue, recovery, […]
Iowa A.G Bird pushes for AM Radio access in new vehicles
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and attorneys general from 11 other states have signed onto letter that urges congress to force automakers to install AM radios in new vehicles. Major […]
