Safety stressed as harvest begins to pick up steam
On-farm and roadway safety are being highlighted as the fall harvest season gets underway. Eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield the transportation of large equipment will be picking up […]
Soybean conditions favorable in eastern Iowa
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he’s pleasantly surprised by the condition of his soybean crop. Dave Walton farms near Wilton along the Mississippi River and tells Brownfield, “The potential […]
Southern rust rampant across parts of Iowa
An extension agronomist says crop diseases continue to expand across Iowa. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says corn has been greatly impacted. “The big thing that came in with […]
Dordt Notches Fifth Straight Record Enrollment
For the fifth year in a row, Dordt University is celebrating record enrollment, welcoming 2,077 students for the fall 2025 semester. This total includes 1,655 full-time undergraduates. Dordt’s graduate programs […]
Well-priced U.S. dairy exports in July attract demand
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says July shipments moved the second-largest volume in any given month since August 2022. U.S. dairy exports gained seven percent in volume year over year, […]
Grains rise on short covering as markets brace for USDA yield revisions
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Analysts expect the USDA to cut yield Friday due to the dry finish to the season in some areas. The big […]
GOP candidate says Iowa’s small cities should be audited yearly
Two Republicans, but so far no Democrats are campaigning to replace State Auditor Rob Sand, who’s running for governor. Republican candidate Abigail Maas, who’s from South Amana, said for many […]
NAFB partnering with Feeding America to help fight hunger in rural communities
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) is partnering with Feeding America to help fight hunger in rural communities. Linda Nageotte, president and CEO of Feeding America, says there are […]
Iowa educator builds app to give a voice to nonverbal patients
A University of Iowa professor has developed an app to help first responders communicate with patients who can’t speak during emergencies. Krista Davidson, a UI professor of communication sciences and […]
Two Sent to Hospital After Accident West of Rock Valley
On Wednesday, September 10, at 10:29 am, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and Dogwood Avenue, two miles […]