Cover crops a complimentary weed management tool
An extension crops educator sees cover crops as a compliment to other weed control tactics. Liz Stahl with the University of Minnesota says herbicides remain the most effective tool for […]
Wisconsin’s Governor proposes more road, water, conservation funding
Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers says he will propose additional road, water, and conservation funding in his state budget proposal. Evers says he wants to continue the Agricultural Road Improvement Program, […]
Jacob Heller
Goodwill – Sioux Center
Feenstra: year-round E15 “ready to go” before Lame Duck bill fell apart
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is working to ensure Congress picks up where it left off on passing year-round E15. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield language […]
House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials
A U.S. House Ag Committee member says he’s concerned about how the rapid removal of federal employees could affect food security and availability. Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar tells Brownfield, “USDA […]
National Guard exploring healthier food options
Some National Guard troops could soon have healthier food options. Erin Meyer, executive director of Basil’s Harvest, a Chicago-based non-profit, says the National Guard is encouraging a more wholistic approach […]
Farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty
Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture. Farmer concern about President Trump’s tariff threats didn’t impact farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Director of Purdue’s Center for […]
Bill would give Iowa’s smallest schools spending flexibility
A bill under review in the Iowa House would give the state’s smallest school districts a bit more budget flexibility. The bill is designed for districts with fewer than 200 […]
Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions
The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season. Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned […]
Dordt athletes earn weekly GPAC awards
Corinne Braun of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC women’s track athlete-of-the-week. Braun, a freshman from Canton, South Dakota, hit the ‘A’ standard and qualified for nationals in two events […]
