Wisconsin farmer’s conservation practices are working well
A Wisconsin farmer is continuing his father’s no-till farming lessons across the entire farm. Roger Bindl farms in Wisconsin’s hilly driftless region near the Village of Plain in Sauk County. […]
The Lone Star tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome
It’s tick season. And as we start to spend more time outside, the chance of a tick encounter can increase. Ticks can be vectors of diseases, and when the pest […]
Iowa bill could speed aide to critically injured K-9 officers
A bill that could ensure severely injured police dogs get speedier care is way to the governor. Senator Cherilynn Westrich of Ottumwa said K-9 officers often do dangerous work. “These […]
Flood raises alarm over NWS cuts
A US Congressman from Nebraska says federal funding cuts to the National Weather Service puts farmers and ranchers at risk. “I have made this a top priority. I am spending […]
Hy-Vee closing facilities in Chariton, Ankeny on June 24
Hy-Vee is closing food production facilities in Chariton and Ankeny in late June, affecting over 450 employees. Hy-Vee’s Fresh Commissary in Ankeny has produced take-and-bake-pizzas, sandwiches, salads, bakery items and […]
Schuiteman retires as Unity Christian girls basketball coach
Unity Christian High School announced on Thursday that Jay Schuiteman is retiring from coaching. Schuiteman served as Unity’s head girls basketball coach for 24 years, and for 3 years as […]
Grass conditions better than average for most of Missouri
Pasture conditions may vary throughout cattle country, but for much of Missouri, conditions are better than average for this time of year. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture […]
Iowa Ag Secretary Naig considering 2026 run for governor
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig intends run for office in 2026 and is considering whether to seek reelection to his current post or run for governor. During taping of […]
Cooler air rushes on to the upper Midwest; rains expanding across the southern Plains, Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cloudy, showery weather is causing temporary and mostly minor fieldwork delays. In many cases, especially in the western Corn Belt, showers are improving soil moisture. Prior […]
A mild to unseasonably warm pattern for many; showery weather to wind-down for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in portions of the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, near- […]
