Michigan confirms second case of HPAI in Ottawa County
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural has confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan this month. The affected commercial poultry flock in Ottawa County […]
OFB grant is helping young professionals get their start in the industry
Photo provided by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The executive director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says a new grant program is helping young professionals get their start in […]
Episode 40 – Melissa’s Story
Piet is joined by Shawn Scholten from Creative Living Center and Melissa, who shares about losing her cousin, Ryan, to suicide.
New FFA event designed for members with disabilities
Indiana FFA is creating a new career development event to reach more FFA members. Amanda Mullins, the assistant director of leadership and development says the Unified Horticulture CDE is designed for […]
Fertilizer prices vulnerable to potential tariffs
An agronomy salesman says he’s nervous about the potential threat tariffs could have on fertilizer prices during the next administration. Phil Tuggle with Michigan Agricultural Commodities says there could […]
Bird flu, other factors send egg prices up
Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. and the Iowa Egg Council says bird flu is the biggest reason for the price jump . ISU Extension poultry […]
Milder air expanding across much of the Heartland; wet weather on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow and freezing rain—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region, especially across Michigan and Wisconsin. Elsewhere, mild air is replacing previously frigid […]
An unseasonably mild, wet pattern to continue across the Heartland into next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, with the Midwest having the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from southern […]
Watch for signs of trouble in older loved ones during holiday visits
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Iowans might notice changes in a loved ones’ cognitive abilities that warrant further investigation. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa […]
Iowa Medical Society says residencies key to recruiting doctors
Leaders in the Iowa Medical Society say there’s an acute shortage of physicians in Iowa and now is the time to take steps to start attracting younger doctors to complete […]
