Corn farmers take nutrient message to Gulf
The director of conservation and nutrient stewardship with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says efforts by farmers to limit nutrient loss are being noticed. Megan Dwyer recently led a group […]
ISDA and Ports of Indiana to increase ag trade and container shipping
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Ports of Indiana are creating new container shipping opportunties to expand the state’s agriculture trade. Last week, the groups signed a memorandum of understanding […]
Casey’s to take over naming rights to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
The Des Moines venue where hundreds of sports and other events are held is getting a new name. The Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center will be renamed the […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tours Vermeer with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Brownfield’s Brent Barnett attends Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ tour of Vermeer with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The post Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tours Vermeer with the Association of Equipment […]
Fire risks possible at harvest
The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says the widespread drought conditions paired with warm temperatures and wind could cause greater fire risks at harvest. Dennis Todey says farmers and […]
Analyst says grain market recovery possible
A market analyst says he’s expecting the grain markets to recover from the recent downturn in prices. Richard Brock with Brock Associates tells Brownfield there was a lot weighing on […]
Teach Ag leader dives into ag educator needs
An agricultural education associate professor says ag teacher retention is just as important as recruitment. Aaron McKim with Michigan State University has been studying what changes could reduce teacher shortages. […]
Looking for signs of growth in the cattle herd
The USDA releases its latest Cattle on Feed numbers on Friday. Livestock economist Scott Brown says there are still no clear signs to indicate growth in the U.S. cattle herd. […]
Plan ahead and prep your pet for trick-or-treat night
With Halloween just ten days away, a pet expert suggests Iowans start preparing their dogs and cats now for the sights and sounds that will come with trick-or-treating season. Just […]
Electric line safety: avoid, stay put, or do the shuffle?
Consumers Energy is reminding farm operators to take notice of electrical lines this harvest season. Public Safety Advisor Chelsea Dodge tells Brownfield if equipment does become entangled, stay put until […]
