Economist: Farm equipment sales slump for 25th straight month
An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the continued slump in the ag equipment market. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield the farm equipment index recently sank below growth neutral […]
Horticulturist says Iowa oaks’ mast year helps outpace predators
Many Iowa oak trees are producing a bumper crop of acorns this year. Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil says it’s a “mast year” for oaks. “This is […]
Soybean market faces uncertainty amid U.S. harvest and weak China demand
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says soybean growers are facing considerable market uncertainty as the U.S. harvest gains momentum. Brian Basting says the lack of a tangible trade deal […]
Argentina’s temporary tax suspension sparks fire sale of grain exports
Argentina has announced a temporary suspension of taxes on grain exports. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “Right now, beans they have about a 26% export tax on […]
Several Candidates File for Local City and School Board Races
Several candidates have filed to run for city and school board positions in the November election, with the filing period wrapping up last week. Here’s a look at the contested […]
It’s Almost Harvest Time
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s soybean educator Eric Anderson joins us with recommendations for farmers to bring in the most beans possible. The post It’s Almost […]
Episode 79 – Employee Assistance Programs
Matt Visser shares about his business, Connections E(mployee) A(ssistance) P(rogram), which provides mental health screening and referrals for businesses and their employees.
Metzger is this week’s GPAC Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week
Northwestern’s middle Zavyr Metzger is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week. Metzger, a senior from Larchwood, Iowa, averaged 2.56 blocks per set in a 3-1 week for the Raiders, […]
Dordt Ranks Among Top 5 Midwest Regional Universities
Dordt University has earned a top-five ranking in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list, placing fifth among Regional Universities in the Midwest. The university also secured […]
Northwest Iowa Democrats to Host Dinner on Wednesday
Nancy Dykstra and Anita Cirulis from the Northwest Iowa Democrats are working to inform people about the Democratic Party and the candidates that are running for office in Northwest Iowa. […]