Agristo selects North Dakota for expansion
A major potato processor has chosen Grand Forks, North Dakota as the site for a new plant to make frozen potato products. In a statement, Agristo says it chose the […]
Climatologist: Upper Midwest weather pattern “quiet”
The state climatologist for Iowa says the weather pattern has been mostly quiet across the Upper Midwest. Justin Glisan with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the […]
Dairy expansion possible for some producers
A market expert says there might be an opportunity for some dairy producers to expand, despite challenging economic times. Mike North with Ever.ag says, “Instead of being overwhelmed by milk […]
Ohio farmer optimistic about winter precipitation helping drought conditions
A central Ohio farmer says recent winter precipitation has helped mitigate drought conditions across the state. But, Nick Wolford tells Brownfield he’s still concerned about the long-term impacts. “We’ve been […]
Ban of live cattle imports from Mexico continues to impact markets
An ag economist says the suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm in the southern part of the country continues to impact cattle […]
Iowa State sweeps Big 12 awards
Iowa State’s duo of Curtis Jones and Joshua Jefferson swept Big 12 men’s basketball weekly awards, following a 2-0 week that sent the Cyclones to the No. 2 position in […]
Iowa parents need to read baby food labels carefully
A new study from the World Health Organization finds two-thirds of baby foods on grocery store shelves in Iowa and nationwide are safe to eat, but they aren’t healthy. Ellen […]
IHSAA 2025 High School Boys Basketball Rankings, JAN. 13
Class 4A RANK SCHOOL W L 1 Cedar Falls 9 0 2 Valley, W.D.M. 8 2 3 Waukee Northwest 8 2 4 Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 8 2 5 Muscatine 8 […]
Extended deep freeze challenging cattle producers
A central Illinois cattle producer says the extended stretch of cold weather has posed some challenges. Chase Brown, who’s cattle and row crop operation is based in Macon County, tells […]
Agronomist says soil fertility should be a focus in 2025
A Kentucky-based agronomist says prioritizing soil fertility during the economic downturn could benefit farmers in 2025. Josh Johnston with AgriGold tells Brownfield farmers should start with a soil test. “It […]
