NEFB committee chair hopeful for policy to help young farmers be successful
The chair of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee for Nebraska Farm Bureau says creating opportunities for farmers to be successful is crucial. Josh England tells Brownfield he’s hopeful policy […]
Soybean Communication Priorities
Missouri Soybean CEO, Gary Wheeler, is impressed with MO Soybean’s process on strategic planning. Their biggest priority is right now is funding agronomy research to benefit farmers and effectively communicating […]
Margaret Klein
75, Orange City, formerly of Paullina
An active pattern this week: A brief, mid-week cold wave for the Heartland & Southern U.S.
A complex storm system evolving across the eastern half of the U.S. will result in active weather during the first half of the week. Early- to mid-week rainfall could total […]
Another day of wide-ranging temps, weather across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, mild weather has temporarily replaced last week’s cold, windy conditions. Later Monday, high temperatures will top 55°F in much of the southern Corn Belt, with readings […]
Chase in SE Iowa ends with two dead, officer hurt
Two people are dead and a police officer was hurt during a chase in southeastern Iowa on Sunday afternoon. Reports say Muscatine police were responding to calls about a woman […]
Boat capsizes on the Mississippi, killing three fishermen
Three fishermen who ignored warnings about a dangerous section of the Mississippi River paid for it with their lives. The Iowa DNR says the three were fishing just below Lock […]
A return to mild weather next week across the Heartland; beneficial moisture for some, as well
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures across southern Florida. The southcentral U.S. will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal […]
When buying toys, consider ages of all kids in the house, not just the recipient
An emergency physician is urging Iowa parents and anyone else buying gifts for children this holiday season to closely follow the labeling and to only purchase toys, crafts and sporting […]
No holiday market lull
The grain markets tend to go quiet during the holidays with fewer trading days and traders taking time off. But Joe Barker with CHS Hedging says he expects volatility through […]
