What resources do beginning farmers need?
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator for Michigan Aimee Swenson tells Brownfield, “I get […]
Fatal Collision Near Sioux Center Under Investigation by Authorities
On Wednesday, December 11, at 5:25 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 report of a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of 390th Street […]
Washington County passes first reading of wind turbine ordinance
The Washington County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that restricts where wind turbines can be built. The vote came Tuesday following a public […]
Soybeans, wheat cling onto gains as corn finishes mixed
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans started lower but found support from near-term demand expectations, despite the USDA’s most recent supply and demand report being seen […]
Northwest Iowa teen among four honored with Governor’s Lifesaving Awards
A 19 year old from northwest Iowa has received the Governor’s Lifesaving with Valor Award in a ceremony at the Iowa Capitol. In February of last year, Joseph Salmon of […]
Broiler sets, placements continue to run ahead of last year
Broiler sets and placements continue to point towards more chicken in 2025. The USDA says 249.821 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, down 315,000 on the week, but up 6% […]
Start now to get 2025 H-2A workers, follow regulations
An ag labor consultant says dairy farmers need to follow the rules when utilizing H-2A guest workers. Sarah Black with Great Lakes Ag Labor Services tells Brownfield there are plenty […]
$5 million investment helps FFA students with higher education
A new investment from Tractor Supply Company will expand scholarship opportunities for FFA members pursing higher education. Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation says the company provided National […]
USB releases report showing economic benefits of the checkoff
An economics professor at Cornell University says a recent study from the United Soybean Board shows checkoff dollars create more opportunities for soybean farmers. Dr. Harry Kaiser says without the […]
Illinois Farm Bureau pushing deer management
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says better management of the state’s deer herd is at the forefront of member’s minds. Brian Duncan says farmers are losing money to […]
