The next in a series of early-Spring storms impacting Heartland, parts of the southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, heavy showers and locally severe thunderstorms are resulting in pockets of wind damage, large hail, and flash flooding. A sharp temperature gradient exists across the Midwest, […]
“Distractions” getting in the way of farm bill progress
A state commodity group leader is concerned Congress is too distracted to finish a new farm bill. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson says he and other members visited […]
Iowa native Matt Whitaker confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to NATO
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Iowa native Matt Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Whitaker is a former federal prosecutor and he served as acting U.S. Attorney General during President […]
How will tariffs impact long-term demand for U.S. ag exports?
An ag economist says the agricultural industry is concerned trade tensions could impact long-term demand for U.S. ag products. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State University’s Ian […]
Number of child abuse reports in Iowa holds steady
April is Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month and it’s focused on making Iowa a safer place where children can thrive. Sharon Miller is executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, […]
Another major Spring storm organizes 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 farmers feel the impact of local food programs being eliminated
The USDA is ending two local food programs this month, which is a financial blow to some eastern Iowa farmers. The programs helped connect regional food producers with food banks […]
Iowa insurers lobby for governor’s hazard mitigation bill
Insurance company executives and agents who sell insurance gathered at the Iowa Capitol yesterday to urge legislators to pass one of the governor’s priorities. The bill is a collection of […]
Protest against Iowa bill that would limit lawsuits against farm chemical companies
About a dozen people rallied outside the Iowa Capitol Tuesday, criticizing a bill shielding some farm chemical makers from lawsuits alleging product labels failed to warn of cancer risks. The […]
Weather slowing down deliveries
Spring weather is preventing many producers from taking delivery of spring inputs. Paul Kwiatkowski with Jaymar in central Wisconsin tells Brownfield most fertilizer and seed orders are in. “Everything is ready […]
