Off-duty Davenport police make rounds for ‘harm reduction’ patrols
Davenport police officers are increasing foot patrols downtown as part of a partnership with local mental health and housing agencies. Working with Vera French Mental Health Center and Humility Homes […]
Maple syrup production lost to ice storm stretching thousands of acres
Production from one of the nation’s largest maple syrup-producing states will likely be cut by at least a third after devastating ice storms. Michigan Maple Syrup Association President David Noonan […]
Regents propose raising tuition and fees at three state universities
The Board of Regents is proposing an increase in tuition and fees at the three state universities. The Board will hold the first reading on a proposal next week that […]
Lawmakers probe errors in distribution of Iowa court fines
The Iowa House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation of the misallocation of $23 million in court fines. Court officials first noticed the problem in late 2020 and the computer […]
Ethanol production, stocks below previous week
U.S. ethanol production fell to a more than six-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.012 million barrels per day, a decrease of 9,000 on […]
Democratic Senators concerned ongoing trade rift will have long-term impact on farmers
A group of Democratic Senators is pressing the Trump administration for answers on how its tariff policy will impact farmers. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “We are going […]
Report shows groundwater levels continue to decline in Nebraska
A report from the University of Nebraska shows groundwater levels continue to decline in parts of the state following several years of on-going drought. Geologist Aaron Young with the Conservation […]
Latest National Cover Crop Survey shows cover crop acreage expected to grow
The latest National Cover Crop Survey found that respondents expect cover crop acreage to continue to grow. Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri says farmers are seeing the […]
Minnesota farmer on ag uncertainties: “Don’t live in fear”
Farmers are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Southern Minnesota farmer Rochelle Krusemark says as questions swirl on ag policy, trade, and the weather, her approach is to not live […]
Farmers ask about winter impact on corn rootworm
Farmers are wondering how winter conditions impacted overwintering pests like corn rootworm. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson says she’s been asked about the insect a lot in recent […]
