Kossuth County man dies after fireworks accident
A Kossuth County man died Tuesday night from injuries sustained in a fireworks accident. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday reporting a man was […]
Corn and soybeans above average, southwest Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says recent rains came at the right time. Ray Gaesser raises soybeans and corn in Adams County and tells Brownfield his area received up to seven […]
Iowa Soybean Association touts bump in biodiesel demand
A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says biodiesel demand has been increasing. “Nine years ago, we were trying to beg people to use our product,” said Dave Walton, a […]
Broiler hatchery data mixed on week, up on year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining a faster pace than last year. The USDA says 252.194 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 120,000 on […]
Del Monte files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement, the food products producer says, “it is pursuing a value-maximizing sale process as part of an overall strategic […]
Bird won’t run for governor, seeking reelection as Iowa’s attorney general
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will seek reelection in 2026 and will not run for governor. In April, a few days after Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she would not […]
Permanent farmworker status could bring certainty
A national nonprofit representing farmworkers says fears of deportation and unclear immigration priorities put the food supply chain at risk. “More and more farms seem to be added to this […]
MSU Weed Tour sees minimal pressure
Weed research at Michigan State University continues to find benefits in a two-pass herbicide program. Erin Burns tells Brownfield, “By far, 75 percent of the programs are probably the two-pass; […]
Spider mites impacting soybean fields
An extension field crops entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers are battling spider mites this spring. Nick Seiter says the pest thrives in dry conditions. “Spider mites […]
Hold off fireworks until the 4th to help Iowans with PTSD
Iowans who celebrate Independence Day early with fireworks may be upsetting some of their neighbors, and not just for shattering the tranquility. Those loud noises can make it very difficult […]
