Wisconsin officials stay prepared for H5N1
Wisconsin’s state veterinarian says teams remain ready in case avian influenza comes back to her state. Dr. Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield there are no recent poultry flock infections, and USDA’s […]
Your Farm Your Footprint gives dairy producers carbon data tools
Dairy farmers are working to lower their farm’s carbon footprint with help from Dairy’s Foundation. Shelly Meyer with the Professional Dairy Producers tells Brownfield Your Farm, Your Footprint is a […]
Archdiocese of Dubuque looking at models for changing its operations
The Archdiocese of Dubuque is in the midst of a major planning initiative to reshape how the Catholic Church meets the needs of parishioners. Archbishop Thomas Zinkula says they surveyed […]
Low Mississippi River levels could affect harvest price
Low Mississippi River levels could restrict barge movement and affect local prices for farmers that rely on that market at harvest. Anna Wolverton with the Army Corps of Engineers says […]
Waterloo’s new VA office boasts more space to serve more veterans
A new Veterans Affairs office is opening this week in Waterloo. It promises to offer more room for community gatherings, along with a gazebo. Black Hawk County spokeswoman Gabbi DeWitt […]
Uncertainty raises concerns as farmers manage risk
An ag risk specialist is concerned as farmers deal with increasing uncertainty. Bill Moore with Compeer Financial calls 2025 interesting. “Things are moving pretty fast (and) it’s tough frankly to […]
House passes Nunn-backed bill to sanction Chinese for fentanyl exports
The U.S. House has passed a bill co-sponsored by Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn that outlines new sanctions for fentanyl manufacturers in China. “Tragically, right here in Iowa nearly half of […]
Where to put a large crop?
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s preparing to harvest what could be a very good corn crop and “I think we’re going to see a lot of good […]
New 4-H leader comes to Missouri
A new director has been named for the University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development. Tim Tanner has 23 years working in youth development working in county and […]
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is awarding more than $1.6 million to 33 urban agriculture projects across the state. Recipients include nonprofits, school districts, and local government entities, and funding […]