Torrential rain, large hail decimate some crops in southwest Nebraska
A farmer in southwest Nebraska says his crops narrowly missed a massive storm system that brought torrential rain and large hail this week. “We got some hard rain and some […]
Report encourages broader adoption of anaerobic digesters across agriculture
A new report indicates farms of all sizes could capitalize on anaerobic digestion. Brad Matuska with Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) says while the technology is well established, there […]
Sioux City to Open Second “Chick-fil-A” Restaurant
A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving guests in Siouxland on Thursday, Sept. 25. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Stephen Chestnut to serve as the local Owner-Operator of the new establishment. […]
Congresswoman Hinson backs firing of state employees who cheered death of activist
The Iowa Board of Regents could take action at its meeting today against state university employees who celebrated the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. There have been calls in […]
Ongoing drought impacting river levels
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the ongoing drought across much of the eastern Corn Belt is impacting river transportation. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Our biggest asset […]
Sioux County Among Rising Cancer Rates in Iowa
The Iowa Cancer Registry and the University of Iowa College of Public Health are hosting the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project to present county-specific cancer information and address community […]
EPA trying to “put Humpty Dumpty back together again” with new RFS proposal
The EPA has proposed a supplemental rule to address outstanding small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the agency is trying to clean up unresolved issues […]
Kansas farmer harvesting record corn, sorghum
Harvest is in full swing for south-central Kansas farmer Craig Meeker. “My corn is probably the best crop across the farm that I’ve ever raised.” He says he has high […]
Felony Charges Filed Against Worthington Man at Grand Falls Casino
A Worthington (MN) man has been arrested on a warrant for felony gambling charges after an incident in July. According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), 49-year-old Cerritos […]
Dordt athletes named GPAC Cross Country runners of the week
Joy Koole of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week. Koole, a freshman from Windsor, Colorado, helped lead the ninth-ranked Defenders to the team title […]