Optimism for a good wheat crop
A northwest Kansas wheat grower says there is some optimism for a good harvest. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers President Chris Tanner tells Brownfield the crop went into dormancy looking […]
$10 million available for drought-stricken Ohio farmers
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced $10 million is available from the state for farmers impacted by extreme drought last year. USDA declared 28 counties as primary natural disaster […]
Hearing set on information in case of missing Mason City TV anchorwoman
A hearing has been scheduled for March 3rd on opening a sealed search warrant involving a potential suspect in the disappearance of Mason City TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Private […]
Rule change lowers some fines for Iowa child labor law violations
The fine for businesses that violate Iowa’s child labor laws by having teens work too many hours or work too late at night has been lowered this week. The penalty […]
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Succession planning? Start sooner
A farmer and marketing expert says farm families should start their succession planning sooner. “Ultimately, it’s never too early to have the discussion.” Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net says planning for […]
Cash dairy prices end week lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5550. Two sales were recorded at $0.5550 and $0.5575. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
New Ohio ag center helps farmers with personalized solutions
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A new northeast Ohio ag center is helping producers navigate challenges on the farm. Jessica Eikleberry is the program manager at the Northeast Ohio Ag […]
Ag groups watching IL General Assembly
Ag groups say they’re closely watching several legislative proposals in the Illinois General Assembly. Jennifer Tirey, executive director with the Illinois Pork Producers Association, says their members are concerned over […]
Recent snow won’t help much, Iowa farmer says
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about a lack of soil moisture heading into the growing season. Lance Lillibridge says precipitation deficits are adding up quickly. “We’re just going […]
