Mahomet Aquifer vital to central Illinois ag
The chairman of the Imperial Valley Water Authority says protecting access to the Mahomet Aquifer is vital to farms and communities across central Illinois. Jeff Smith says the crucial underground […]
Weed control a top priority for many Wisconsin farmers
Many Wisconsin farmers are focusing on weed control now that most planting and first-crop hay is finished. John Eron raises corn and soybeans in central Wisconsin, and also does custom […]
Brownfield Ag News: Verified and Unbiased
Jefferson City, Mo. (June 10, 2025) – In a time marked by uncertainty, risk and a flood of misinformation, trust in where your news and information comes from has never been […]
Wisconsin FFA follows national model, getting more blue jackets to members
Wisconsin’s FFA Foundation is keeping the Blue Jacket Legacy program going strong. Carisa Figlmiller is an agriculture educator and FFA advisor at Lincoln-Alma Center, and she’s also part of the […]
June a pivotal month for Senate reconciliation package
The U.S. Senate plans to have the text of its reconciliation package out by Friday. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield a lot of work remains. “Just briefed this morning […]
New ag education, FFA program grows rapidly
A new ag education program has grown rapidly in one Wisconsin community. Ag instructor Brooks Lueck wanted to start a new ag education and FFA program right out of college, […]
Episode 64 – AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk
Therapist Michael Henning shares about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk September 20th in Sioux City.
Demand for E15 could increase opportunities for higher blends of ethanol
A policy expert says year-round E-15 could lay the groundwork for additional higher blends of ethanol. “E15 is really a good proof point for consumers.” Chris Bliley, senior vice president […]
Northwest Iowa Community College Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence with Spring 2025 NJCAA Region 11 Academic All-Region Honors
Northwest Iowa Community College is proud to announce that 35 of its student-athletes have been named to the NJCAA Region 11 Academic All-Region Teams for the Spring 2025 semester. These […]
Warmth on the Plains builds eastward; scattered storms continue across the southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather accompanies a warming trend. Those conditions favor late-season planting efforts, as well as corn and soybean development. By June 8, Ohio (89% planted) was […]
