Rollins says farmers could face some uncertainty amid tariff tensions
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the President is focused on improving the balance of trade for the United States. “For our farmers and our ranchers, they understand that there may […]
Cooler and drier April in the forecast
A state meteorologist says one more band of wet weather is expected over the weekend which will set back some planting activities. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says, “It’s going to take a little […]
FSA official optimistic despite tariffs, cuts
A state Farm Service Agency official is optimistic the new tariffs and the federal job and program cuts won’t negatively impact the agency and the farmers they serve. Tyler Radke […]
Iowa House GOP lacks votes to pass liability shield for some farm chemical makers
House Speaker Pat Grassley says a bill that would provide some liability to protection to the makers of Roundup and some other farm chemical companies does not have enough Republican […]
Dream come true for Iowa high school baseball team to play at Wrigley Field
Members of the Oskaloosa High School baseball team will be playing under the lights at Chicago’s Wrigley Field next month as part of an extra special road trip. Assistant coach […]
Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their […]
Hinson says tariffs are about accountability, pressure to negotiate on trade
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the array of tariffs President Trump announced yesterday will pressure other countries to strike new trade deals with the U.S. “I think Americans can clearly see […]
Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He […]
CNH Industrial pauses equipment shipments
A global ag equipment company says it has temporarily paused shipments due to uncertainty stemming from the ongoing tariff situation. In a statement to Brownfield, CNH Industrial said the company […]
Danger from fire at Otley Coop now over
The emergency self-evacuation and shelter-in-place orders instituted Monday after a fire started at the Coop in Otley have been lifted.. Information from the Marion County Emergency Management Agency says the […]
