Programs at two Iowa universities are focus of race-based complaints
A Drake University scholarship program aimed at students of color is the subject of a complaint submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office. The Equal Protection Project […]
Planting likely ahead of USDA estimate for north Iowa
Corn planting might be further along than USDA estimates in at least one region of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says USDA lists progress at 15 […]
Dry outlook so far for upper Missouri basin
The Army Corps of Engineers is already using more reservoir water to maintain a nine-foot navigation channel on the Missouri River. Corps spokesperson Eileen Williamson tells Brownfield every March 15th, […]
IDFA says Whole Milk bill good, fix dietary guidelines
The International Dairy Foods Association is optimistic the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill can become law soon, but IDFA’s Matt Herrick says that’s just one step towards getting healthier […]
Indiana specialty crop grower says H-2A program is problematic for producers
Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau from their recent ag labor roundtable. A southwest Indiana specialty crop grower says the current H-2A temporary visa program is problematic for producers. Brady Mouzin with […]
Farmers encouraged to “reorganize financially” when margins are tight
A farm tax specialist is helping clients navigate the down ag economy. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based Corporate Farmer says tight margins are currently the biggest factor on many farms. “So […]
Dairy foods industry commits to eliminating artificial coloring dyes
The Trump administration Tuesday announced an effort to eliminate artificial food coloring dyes, which many believe are not healthy. Physician and author Mark Hyman told a Health and Human Services […]
Ethanol production rises as the supply shrinks
U.S. ethanol production moved higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.033 million barrels per day, rising 21,000 on the week and 79,000 on […]
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Early spring storms bring unwanted pests
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says a stormy spring means Midwestern farmers are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Kelly Estes […]
