Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 inductees to be honored this weekend
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be honored this weekend. Ralph Kluseman, the organization’s president, said 16 people from all regions of the state […]
August RMI: Rural economy continues to weaken
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index says the ag economy weakened during August. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says many farmers are having a difficult time managing high input costs. “Agriculture […]
Walz concerned about ag economy
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned about the state of the farm economy. “It’s always the uncertainty, commodity prices are not great where they need to be. And I think […]
Grassley sees year-end spending package as most likely nationwide E15 vehicle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the best chance for passing nationwide year-round E15 legislation is in a year-end spending package. “We’re hearing rumors the petroleum industry would appreciate, like […]
August cool down good for soybeans, rain needed
A soybean specialist at the University of Missouri says an end of August cool down is good for the soybeans. Andre Reis says cool temps help keep whatever water is […]
Senator Grassley: Courts will decide if Trump can fire Fed Board member
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he doesn’t know if President Trump has the power to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board, though Trump said on social media Monday […]
Episode 75 – New School Year Anxieties & Stresses
With the start of the new school year, Elissa O’Dell from Creative Living Center discusses how that can affect a student’s mental health.
Risk management critical for farmers especially at current prices
An ag economist says current price levels are creating tight margins for producers. “It’s an inhibitor to buy farm machinery. It’s probably an inhibitor in the land market and to […]
Honing in Biologicals Research
Several years of on-farm research with Michigan State University have shown that biologicals have little impact on yields, but researchers are beginning to observe long-term changes in soil biology. In […]
Temps to stay on the cool-side of normal; moisture opportunities for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather in northern and central California, southern sections of Texas […]