Wayne County backyard poultry HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Wayne County. The backyard flock testing positive for the virus is the […]
Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin says it’s his […]
Commodity price outlook remains challenging; more corn acres expected in ‘25
A professor of agricultural economics at the University of Illinois says outlooks for 2025 commodity prices remain challenging. “The key question for Corn Belt agriculture is grain prices. How low? […]
Using the right crop insurance coverage
An Indiana based crop insurance agent says farmers need to be prepared for changes to federal crop insurance programs. Brad Westgate with Silveus Insurance Group tells Brownfield, “Guys need to look at ARC and PLC. […]
Success Beyond Graduation: Northwestern’s Impressive 99.5% Placement Rate
Northwestern College’s Class of 2024 boasts an impressive 99.5% placement rate within six months of graduation. A survey conducted by the college’s Compass Center for Career and Calling revealed that […]
Two distinguished professors from Dordt University have recently published insightful new books
Dr. David Mulder, a Professor of Education, has released “Always Becoming, Never Arriving: Developing an Imagination for Teaching Christianly.” This book encourages Christian educators to bridge the gap between their […]
Illinois Soybean Association focused on research
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers have clear priorities for checkoff funded research. Abigail Peterson says ISA has well over a million dollars currently invested […]
Purdue Extension working to expand impacts in 2025
The interim director of Purdue Extension says the organization is working to expand its statewide impact in 2025. Angie Abbott says extension outreach programs provide tailored knowledge based on local […]
NCC Achieves Top National and State Education Honors for 2025
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is celebrating top national and state rankings for 2025. The college has been recognized for its exceptional academic programs, online offerings, and overall excellence in […]
If TikTok vanishes, some Iowa merchants will need new marketing plans
Unless the U.S. Supreme Court rules otherwise, a law banning TikTok nationwide will take effect Sunday, and some Iowa small businesses will be forced to rethink their marketing strategies. Maddie […]
