Window for fungicide applications closing
A plant pathologist says time is running out to apply fungicide on this year’s corn crop. Tamra Jackson-Ziems with UNL Extension tells Brownfield growers may have a difficult decision to […]
Indiana FFA focused on agricultural education at this year’s state fair
The Indiana FFA State Sentinel says the Indiana FFA Pavilion is an opportunity to connect consumers with different sectors of the ag industry. Jesus Santana says extending the pavilion into the Indiana Young Farmers Building this […]
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction rewards Wisconsin fair exhibitors
Youth exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair benefited from their hard work at Wednesday’s Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. The annual event, hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions […]
High Oleic Soybeans
Soy Checkoff investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits help farmers manage pests, weather extremes, and access markets that offer premiums. Learn more about the role of high-oleic soybeans in this Managing for Profit […]
Fire levels Dunlap service station, DNR fears impact on Boyer River
There’s concern about environmental damage from Wednesday’s fire that destroyed a western Iowa service station. The fire gutted Rockin K Solutions in the Crawford County town of Dunlap. No one […]
Land values, cash rents remain strong
A new USDA report shows that most cropland prices have climbed between three and ten percent in the past year. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National tells Brownfield the market for […]
Dealer says tariffs are affecting machinery sales
A dealer says tariffs have definitely impacted the tractor and outdoor power equipment market. Darrell Stetzer with Central Wisconsin Powersports tells Brownfield tariffs on foreign parts and machinery have shaken […]
Farm family emphasises safety education
A Wisconsin family knows first-hand how important farm safety is. Wisconsin’s FFA typically works to educate people about the dangers on the farm like grain entrapments, power takeoff shafts, and […]
2 dead, 1 critically hurt, after shootings, explosion and fire in Glenwood
Officials in southwest Iowa are investigating a deadly shooting and fire in Glenwood on Wednesday night. In a press conference hours after the incident, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen said […]
Southern rust poses threat to Iowa corn crops
A fungus that attacks corn has spread to more than 40 Iowa counties. Meaghan Anderson, an extension field agronomist with Iowa State University, says southern rust creates reddish-orange patches on […]