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. […]
USDA evaluating regional hub locations ahead major department reorganization
The deputy secretary at the USDA says he’s evaluating regional hub locations for the department’s reorganization. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield he’ll be in Missouri this week. “We believe it is […]
Gulf Coast ticks found in Iowa for the first time
A student at the University of Dubuque is being credited with finding two rare types of ticks, one that’s never been confirmed in Iowa before. Senior biology major Paige Manning […]
Cattle industry urges action as screwworm fly spreads north
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning. Colin Woodall says, “Time is no […]
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana names new president and CEO
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana has named Melissa Rekeweg as its new president and CEO. Rekeweg will lead the organization’s efforts to serve Indiana’s grain, feed, seed, plant food, and chemistry […]
China could renew U.S. ag purchases, but patience needed
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s optimistic the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement that benefits U.S. agriculture. But Ted McKinney […]
Disease and drought may still foul Iowa farmers’ yields
While the USDA’s September outlook predicts this year’s corn crop could set a record in Iowa and across the Midwest, economist Chad Hart at the Iowa State University Extension says […]
Study: Proposed power plant near Cedar Rapids could be aircraft hazard
A new study warns a proposed gas-fired power plant near the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids could present risks for pilots. The airport commissioned the study to determine whether […]
Turning excess into access
The Feeding America network of food banks works with local farmers from across the country to rescue surplus and unharvested food that might otherwise go to waste. Dru Montri, vice […]
New tech offers hope as herbicide resistance grows
With more weeds developing resistance to common herbicides, and fewer new options available for farmers, targeted spray applications and laser technologies are showing a lot of promise. University of Wisconsin […]