Winter wheat conditions slightly improve in Kansas
Winter wheat conditions in Kansas saw some improvements last weak due to timely rains. The latest crop progress and condition report from USDA says 47 percent of the crop is […]
Ag research coalition calls for funding in the name of food security
Leaders from the agricultural research community are calling on Congress to prioritize USDA funding amid spending cuts. Michigan State University AgBioResearch Director George Smith tells Brownfield the uncertainty for land-grant […]
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Feenstra to Host Passport Fairs
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that his office will host two in-person passport fairs in Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Iowans interested in attending must register beforehand by either […]
Efforts to increase interest in ag education
A student at Ohio State says there’s a rising interest in students wanting to pursue a career in ag education. Mallory Kramer says Teach Ag Ohio is helping students find […]
Leaders of Iowa’s corn and pork industries see mixed bag after tariffs
One month after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on imports to the U.S., the pork and soybean industries are closely watching how countries respond. Weekly export sales for U.S. […]
DNR using AI to search thousands of photos in gray fox study
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is using a mix of conventional and modern methods as it tries to figure out why the population of the gray fox has rapidly […]
Iowa to launch ‘Purple Star Initiative’ in schools
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed legislation to launch a “Purple Star Initiative” in Iowa schools. Representative Ryan Weldon of Ankeny said the program “strengthens the connections” between military families and […]
Ag Retailers Association expects insecticide strategy to be workable
The Ag Retailers Association says EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy will be more flexible for the agricultural industry. Richard Gupton tells Brownfield modifications show the agency is listening to […]
Farmers Union advocates for new farm bill during Week of Action
National Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C. this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill. Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union. “We have over […]