It’s not too early to scout for soybean aphids
A agronomist says it’s not too early to start scouting for soybean aphids. Nick Roysdon with BASF works with farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield controlling aphids early […]
Beef, soybean product sales up on week
It was a mixed week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says old crop sorghum, rice, soybean products, and beef during the week ending May 22nd all showed week-to-week improvements, […]
Missouri farmer looks forward to sunshine
Planting is wrapped up for north-central Missouri farmer Cody Brock. He tells Brownfield there have only been small setbacks. “We just kind of keep getting this little 10th or 2/10ths […]
An increased risk for soybean seedling disease
An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says there is an increased risk for soybean seedling disease development across the Midwest this year. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says there are three contributing factors. “You […]
Trade isn’t always the answer for increasing demand for ag products
A market analyst says expanding market access may not solve the long-term challenges facing American agriculture. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says trade agreements in principle with the United Kingdom and […]
Southern Illinois wheat promising
A southern Illinois agronomist says the region’s wheat crop looks promising. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says despite a dry fall and wet spring the crop is showing […]
2025 IHSAA STATE SOCCER TOURNAMENT

(Boone) — The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the quarterfinal matchups for the State Soccer Tournament. QUARTERFINALS Monday, June 2 — Regional Sites CLASS 4A 7:00—Pleasant Valley at […]
Boone man dies in car/pickup crash
The Iowa State Patrol says one person was killed in a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning in Boone. Reportedly, a 2003 model Ford Ranger pickup truck driven by 89-year-old Dale Ray […]
Marshalltown teacher resigns, charged with inappropriate contact
A Marshalltown High School teacher is accused of having inappropriate contact with a student. Dan Terrones, age 63 of Marshalltown, turned himself in yesterday for sexual exploitation by a school […]
Marshalltown teacher resigns after arrest for inappropriate contact
A Marshalltown High School teacher is accused of having inappropriate contact with a student. Dan Terrones, age 63 of Marshalltown, turned himself in yesterday for sexual exploitation by a school […]