Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting is off to a great start
A western Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting conditions have been ideal. Clay Schemm tells Brownfield, “I’m planting into moisture. I’m having to go two inches deep to get […]
Sioux County 4-H to Celebrate National 4-H Week in October
Sioux County youth will join the nationwide celebration of National 4-H Week, October 5–11, highlighting how 4-H helps prepare young people to be leaders in their communities and beyond. 4-H […]
CLAAS moving some combine production back to Germany due to tariff costs
A global equipment manufacturer says it’s transitioning some production of combines for Canada out of the U.S. due to the impact of tariffs. In a statement to Brownfield, CLAAS says […]
National Guard building new maintenance facility for Northwest Iowa
Shovels of dirt were turned Tuesday in Sioux City in the ground breaking for a new Iowa Army National Guard maintenance shop. The Guard’s construction and facilities officer John Perkins […]
Rescue of 100+ dogs in Plymouth County leaves agency in need of space, cash
Iowa’s largest non-profit animal shelter tackled one of its biggest rescue efforts in years in northwest Iowa on Tuesday. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa rounded up and removed more […]
Hinson applauds Trump for refusing to meet with Democrats over gov’t shutdown
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump made the right move in refusing to negotiate with Democratic congressional leaders over a looming federal government shutdown. “They’re asking for $1.5 trillion […]
Drought expanding in Missouri and beyond
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says a flash drought is affecting both crop and livestock farmers in Missouri. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield, “Soybeans could have used some […]
New letter to Burgum calls for phosphate on critical minerals list amid high fertilizer prices
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking a resolution to help stabilize fertilizer markets. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst tells Brownfield a new letter on Wednesday asks Secretary of the Interior […]
Trey Van Roekel is the GPAC Sports Men’s Golfer-of-the-Week
Trey Van Roekel of Northwestern College is the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Golfer-of-the-Week. Van Roekel, a sophomore from Boyden, Iowa, led the way for the Raiders with a top-15 individual […]
Gov. Kehoe issues drought alert for Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued a drought alert for the state through December 1. The U.S. Drought Monitor currently indicates all or portions of 85 Missouri counties are experiencing […]