Adequate rain has been spotty for sugarbeet growers
A Michigan Sugar Company district president says he’s had extremely dry conditions in his part of the Thumb. Clint Hagen grows sugarbeets, dry beans, and white wheat in Ubly. “We’re […]
Good potential for soybeans, average corn expected in SW MO and SE KS
A technical agronomist with Channel Seed says he’s expecting average corn and better soybeans in southwest Missouri and southeastern Kansas. Brook Mitchell tells Brownfield the timely rains are good for […]
Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference grounds communities
The organizer of the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference says growers are still facing similar challenges as they did during their first event in 2000. Brad Kik tells Brownfield, ”I think […]
Sioux Center Man Sentenced in Multi-Victim Abuse Cases
A Sioux Center man has been sentenced following a string of incidents spanning nearly a year. Corbin Van Briesen, 22, faced charges across six separate cases involving domestic abuse, child […]
Farmer concerned about corn carryout data
A north-central Iowa farmer says he was caught off guard by USDA’s recent supply and demand report. Stu Swanson, who serves as president of Iowa Corn, tells Brownfield… “That jump […]
John Deere announces Illinois, Iowa layoffs
John Deere says 238 employees in Illinois and Iowa will be laid off in the coming weeks. In a statement to Brownfield, the company said the workforce reduction will impact […]
Farm Credit Illinois seeing increased concern; land values drop
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says their membership is concerned about the financial uncertainty facing agriculture. Kelly Duitsman Hunt tells Brownfield, “It is volatile.” She says, “It’s been on […]
Rep. Hinson seeks House passage of Save Our Bacon Act
A lawmaker in the U.S. House says her bill would protect access to interstate commerce and help lower grocery prices. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Save Our Bacon Act was […]
Howard Altena
72, of Rock Valley
Missing/injured pet scheme is costing Iowans thousands of dollars
A particularly cruel scam is surfacing in central Iowa that preys on people who’ve lost a pet. Mackenzie Olk, spokeswoman for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says the agency […]
