Illinois budget woes could impact ag
The director of governmental affairs and commodities with the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s looming budget issues could impact agriculture. Kevin Semlow tells Brownfield, “The biggest problem they got […]
Cash dairy prices steady to lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower except for cheese barrels Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices remained unchanged at $0.75. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Meat exporters already reacting to potential port strike
An export group leader says the potential work stoppage at U.S. ports in mid-January is already affecting markets. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells Brownfield the industry […]
Make a new year’s resolution to help others by giving blood
The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross will be starting out 2025 much as it always does, with a critical need for blood donors, as stockpiles are dangerously low. […]
Brittany Moser & David Netz
Parkinson’s Support Group
HPAI confirmed at large Ohio poultry operation
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at a large Ohio commercial poultry operation. The incident, detected by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory on Dec. 27, involved 931,302 chickens […]
Six Arrested in Sioux County Drug and Weapons Bust
A drug and weapons bust took place on Monday following a joint investigation by the Sioux Center Police Department and the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Six individuals were arrested in […]
Central Illinois farmer prepping for 2025
A central Illinois farmer says he’s been busy preparing for the 2025 growing season. Lance Muirhead, who farms in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We’re getting there.” He says, “We got […]
Episode 41 – Suicide Affects on Law Enforcement
Former FBI Agent Jon Moeller discusses suicide and how it affects first responders and members of law enforcement.
More moisture across the eastern Corn Belt; much colder air on-the-move
Across the Corn Belt, light precipitation is moving into areas east of the Mississippi River, in conjunction with a fast-moving storm system. With uncharacteristically warm air accompanying the system, nearly […]
