National FFA Organization investing in teacher development
The director of educational programs, Ambra Tennery, says the National FFA Organization is focused on expanding opportunities for ag teachers. She tells Brownfield ag educators play a significant role in […]
Warmth builds into the Corn Belt; scattered storms across the northern, southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, generally dry weather favors fieldwork and crop development. However, lingering cool weather in the eastern Corn Belt contrasts with building heat west of the Mississippi River. […]
As trade deal nears, Iowa shop owners say tariffs have hurt bottom line
President Trump this morning announced he and China’s president will review and likely approve a deal to end trade tensions between the two countries. Some Iowa small business owners say […]
As trade deal near, Iowa shop owners say tariffs have hurt bottom line
President Trump this morning announced he and China’s president will review and likely approve a deal to end trade tensions between the two countries. Some Iowa small business owners say […]
New HPAI test could help poultry producers combat the disease
Purdue University researchers have created a rapid detection test that could help poultry producers detect the disease faster. In this episode of Managing for Profit, associate professor of ag and […]
Iowa hospital uses robots that emit UV light to clean rooms
Three robots are at work in a northeast Iowa hospital, making the final sweep to make sure rooms are disinfected after a patient is discharged. Finley Hospital in Dubuque is […]
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State Senator Zach Wahls announces 2026 bid for U.S. Senate
A third Democrat has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate seat currently Republican Joni Ernst. Thirty-three year old Zach Wahls of Coralville has been a state senator since […]
Iowa hometown of famed big band leader hosts four-day celebration
The southwest Iowa town of Clarinda hosts its 50th Glenn Miller Music Festival this week, with jazz and big band concerts, dance contests, and more to celebrate the legendary band […]
Iowa Governor visits Rock Valley to celebrate continued flood recovery
The northwest Iowa community of Rock Valley is moving ahead with housing projects almost one year after devastating flooding consumed the town. Governor Kim Reynolds attended a ribbon cutting Tuesday […]