Losing BMR corn will require corn management adjustments
The recent announcement from Corteva saying they would phase out BMR silage corn varieties has dairy producers wondering what to do after the product is no longer available. University of […]
Co-op fire leads to town evacuation in Otley, Iowa
Residents of a rural south-central Iowa town have been evacuated following a fire at a co-op facility. The Marion County Emergency Management Agency says the move was precautionary, to prevent […]
You can vote on the design for the new Iowa education license plate
The deadline to vote for your favorite student design for Iowa’s new education license plate is now two weeks away. Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says the current plate […]
A major Spring storm to organize across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some
A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada. Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts […]
Iowa House, Senate bills to end D.E.I. programs still under review
Bills to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education as well as local governments have been debated in the legislature this year, but so far none have become […]
Maximizing corn ROI
An extension agronomist has some advice for corn farmers looking to maximize return on investment. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says fertilizer rates should be looked at. “Simply […]
Kralik named GPAC Softball pitcher of the week
Northwestern softball pitcher Kate Kralik has been selected as this week’s GPAC Pitcher of the Week, presented by Hauff Mid-America Sports. “Kate has started to be very consistent and give […]
Sec. Rollins calls on Congress to pass a farm bill
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers and ranchers need a new five-year farm bill in 2025. “It has failed now to get through Congress the […]
Dykstra named GPAC Baseball pitcher of the week
Drew Dykstra of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports baseball pitcher-of-the-week. Dykstra, a senior from Urbandale, Iowa, threw a complete-game shutout in Friday’s 6-0 win at Hastings. He […]
Grassley worries farmers will face retaliatory tariffs in Trump trade war
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is not a fan of tariffs and fears farmers will be hurt, as President Trump plans to unveil a new series of tariffs against multiple nations […]
