Iowa Senator Grassley delivers tribute to Jimmy Carter
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley — the only current member of congress who was serving when Jimmy Carter was president — says Carter was a man of many talents. “Now he […]
Soil moisture outlook for southwest Iowa
A farmer in southwestern Iowa says field conditions are favorable heading into spring. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “We could use a little more (precipitation), but we’re near normal conditions for […]
Favorable feed costs for cattle producers
A southwest Iowa cow-calf producer says feed costs have been favorable to start the year. Jeff Jorgenson tells Brownfield the lower costs have provided some relief. “It really reflects where […]
John Deere announces additional layoffs at Ottumwa plant
John Deere has announced another round of layoffs at its Ottumwa, Iowa plant. In a statement to Brownfield, the company says approximately 75 production employees will be placed on indefinite […]
Smithfield Foods files for initial public offering
The world’s largest pork supplier, Smithfield Foods, has filed for its initial public offering in the U.S. The company submitted its registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Ethanol production hits one-month low
U.S. ethanol production saw a week-to-week decline to kick off 2025. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.102 million barrels per day, a four-week low and down 9,000 […]
Northwestern Football Collects Five CSC Academic All-District Selections
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Five Northwestern football student-athletes have been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. Ben Egli, Drake Harder, Korver Hupke, Parker Fryar, and Trystin Voss are […]
Many Iowa schools can apply for tree planting grants
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking applications now for a tree planting program that’s designed to benefit disadvantaged schools across the state. Chip Murrow, an urban forestry program […]
Klobuchar to keep farm bill at the forefront
The Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee is not concerned the farm bill will become an afterthought in the new Congress. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield the aid […]
UNI’s Anderson earns Big 12 honor
After helping propel Northern Iowa to a historic defeat of No. 4 Nebraska, Trever Anderson has been named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week. The Ankeny, Iowa native defeated fifth-ranked […]
