New Iowa law limits crypto ATM transaction amounts, caps fees
There are new rules for “crypto ATMs” in Iowa that let people buy or sell digital currency. The governor has signed a bill into law that limits transaction amounts, so […]
Governor Reynolds says she’ll focus on a property tax plan for 2026
Governor Kim Reynolds says she will meet with Iowans over the next several months and develop a property tax reform plan that could include changes in other taxes. In 2023, […]
Drought situation improves in most of the state
The most recent rains do not figure into the U.S. Drought Monitor report this week, which shows nearly 47% of Iowa was drought-free. The Iowa DNR’s Jessica Reese-McIntyre says things […]
First case of measles in Iowa reported
The Iowa Department of Health reports the first confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult in central Iowa. It is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa since […]
Central Wisconsin grower pleased with first crop alfalfa
Weather has prompted a central Wisconsin dairy farmer to park the planter and harvest first-crop alfalfa. T.J. Draeger raises corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Marathon City. He tells Brownfield the […]
Walz signs Minnesota Ag Omnibus Bill into law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the Ag Omnibus Bill into law. The legislation funds the Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Minnesota […]
Supreme Court rules families of Tyson workers can sue over COVID deaths
The Iowa Supreme Court today ruled the families of four employees of the Tyson meatpacking plant in Waterloo who allegedly died after contracting COVID-19 at the plant can continue a […]
Planting delays continue in central Missouri
A farmer in central Missouri says he would like a few dry and warm days to finish planting corn. “I like to have corn planted by May 15 if we […]
Crops avoid frost and snow damage
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says recent rains and cool temperatures have delayed some planting progress. “In fact, we had to cross our fingers and toes to avoid frost […]
The U.S. potato industry wants a trade deal
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic trade discussions between the U.S. and Japan will benefit U.S. potato growers. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the potato industry has […]
