E15 push continues
The president of Iowa Corn says the push for permanent year-round E15 sales continues to be a top priority. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield E15 work has been a lengthy battle. […]
Van Kekerix preparing for 2025 season with Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeye football team continues preparations for the start of the season. Former BHRV standout Landyn Van Kekerix is one of the former Northwest Iowa players on this years […]
Labor issues continue to be concern of many producers
The Kansas Secretary of Agriculture says on-going labor issues are top of mind for many producers across the state. Mike Beam tells Brownfield immigration reform could help provide a stable and reliable […]
Excessive moisture highlights need for risk management tools
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says drought is no longer impacting the state after a wetter than expected summer. Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers had been dealing with dry conditions the last […]
Episode 74 – (A)sk, (C)are & (T)ake

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Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance
Erin Hill with the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab tells Brownfield seeing weed escapes doesn’t necessarily mean plants are herbicide resistance. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how […]
Anti-crime program in eastern Iowa schools brings dramatic results
Cedar Rapids high schools are seeing a near-50-percent drop in the number of students charged with crimes, thanks to an effort by schools, the city, and a local nonprofit. Janessa […]
Democrat Lindsay James runs for U.S. House in 2nd district
State Representative Lindsay James, a Democrat from Dubuque, is running for congress in the district currently represented by Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. “Too many Iowans are being forced to make […]
Historic Keokuk theater marks 100 years with weekend of special live shows
The southeast Iowa city of Keokuk plans a grand celebration later this week to mark the centennial of its Grand Theatre. Dianne Stanley, the theater’s manager, says it was built […]
Governor says Iowa Medicaid work requirements will go into effect Jan. 1
New federal rules that are to go into effect in 2027 will require some Americans enrolled in an expansion of the Medicaid program to prove they’re working at least 80 […]