Supreme Court considers murder appeal of former Cass County daycare operator
The Iowa Supreme Court heard the case of a former Anita woman seeking to overturn her convictions for second-degree murder and child endangerment causing death for a child at her […]
Agriculture under attack
A Washington, D.C.-based public relations expert says agriculture in America is under a well-funded attack. Jack Hubbard, owner of Berman and Company, says groups like HSHS (Humane Society of the […]
Highway Engineer Offers Hopeful Insight for Road Reopening
The City of Sioux Center hosted a public informational meeting on Wednesday to provide updates on the Highway 75 construction project. Led by DGR engineer Craig Lauritzen, the meeting shared […]
Forester urges Iowans rethink planting any more maple trees
It’s a bit late in the year to be planting trees, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging homeowners and city leaders to plan ahead and consider any […]
Mostly lower week for export sales numbers
Meat export sales bounced back from the previous week’s marketing year lows. The USDA says the week-to-week improvement during the week ending November 7th for beef was led by Japan […]
Animal ag helping meet UN’s sustainable goals
A new report finds animal agriculture contributes to all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Hannah Thompson Weeman with the Animal Agriculture Alliance tells Brownfield, “Things like zero […]
Dr . Shawn Scholten
Holidays – Shifting Perspectives
Ag economist says farm bill needs to be prioritized in lame duck
An ag economist says it is crucial Congress passes a farm bill before the end of the year. “The math changes when we get to a new Congress,” says John […]
Supreme Court hears arguments on COVID deaths of Waterloo Tyson workers
The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of the families of four workers at the Tyson meatpacking plant in Waterloo who died of COVID-19 in 2020. The […]
National Corn Growers Association seeking disaster package in lame duck
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers need help in the lame duck session. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Prices are still low […]
