Farmers tell seed breeder crops look good
A corn and soybean seed breeder says he’s seeing good crops throughout the Midwest. Jeff Renk with Renk Seeds tells Brownfield he’s been visiting farms, and growers are expecting great […]
This Week’s Crop Progress & Condition Report
Soil moisture remains high as corn and soybeans move towards maturity.
Mixed harvest weather expected
An ag meteorologist says he’s expecting some mixed harvest weather this fall across the U.S. Corn Belt. “We’ll have moments where it rains and periods where it will be dry.” […]
New labels don’t always remove litigation risk
Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield […]
New labels don’t remove litigation risk
Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield […]
Sioux Center Christian Celebrates New Blazer Center with Ribbon Cutting
Community gets first glimpse of new construction and additions.
Ag economist concerned about the future of ag exports
An ag economist says he’s closely watching how this year’s record yield projections could impact the future of U.S. ag exports. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield, “The best-case […]
Weed, disease issues developing in central Nebraska
A central Nebraska farmer says late season disease and weed pressure is intensifying. Clay Govier tells Brownfield his corn and soybeans remain in good condition. “We’re starting to see some […]
Linn County approves first reading of nuclear power zoning rules
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is discussing changing the county’s zoning code to allow nuclear energy producers to set up shop. Supervisor Sami Scheetz says it is important for […]
Eastern Iowa city building expensive pumping system to combat flooding
Dubuque is rolling out a new flood-fighting pump system that was tested by researchers at the University of Iowa. The system will include four pumps, with each being capable of […]