UNI lays groundwork for civics center honoring Senator Grassley
The University of Northern Iowa is planning to open the Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center on the Cedar Falls campus as soon as next year. UNI officials say the center […]
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Northwestern to Break Ground on Colenbrander Plaza
Northwestern College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Colenbrander Plaza, a new outdoor gathering space and walkway leading to De Valois Stadium. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, […]
Ohio State professor: New USDA veterinary shortage plan could help support rural communities
An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a new USDA program could help land grant universities better support veterinary care in rural communities. Luciana de […]
The possibility of more economic aid is encouraging
The executive vice president of the Agricultural Council of Arkansas says he’s encouraged USDA is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid is needed for farmers and ranchers. Andrew […]
Free well testing at Farmfest reveals hidden nitrate risks in drinking water
Unsafe nitrate levels were found during free well water tests at Farmfest in southwest Minnesota last month. Margaret Wagner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says more than 100 private […]
Every input matters when margins are thin
An agronomist says some farmers are starting to think about next year as harvest gets closer to the finish line in the Mississippi Delta. “Plan, plan, plan,” says Stephen Leininger […]
Heavy rains could complicate fall harvest in parts of South Dakota
A farmer in central South Dakota says heavy rains could complicate fall harvest. Reno Brueggeman tells Brownfield “it would take some tow ropes, I have a feeling, because we have […]
Illinois pork producers eyeing expanded access to Thailand
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a recent trip to Washington, D.C., could pave the way for more pork exports. Jennifer Tirey says conversations during last […]
$355,000 in state grant money to nine Iowa meat lockers
The owners of nine small-scale meat processing shops in Iowa are splitting $355,000 in state grant money to expand their businesses. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig said the “Choose Iowa […]