Administrator’s license revoked for Des Moines superintendent in ICE custody
The state board of educational examiners has revoked the state license for the Des Moines superintendent who was arrested by ICE on Friday. A letter from the board says Ian […]
Bayer Unveils Icafolin and Conventro: New Herbicide Technologies Target Resistant Weeds and Support Sustainable Farming
In a recent conversation with Brownfield, Jody Gander, Technical Product Manager for Crop Protection at Bayer, shared exciting updates about new herbicide chemistries in development — some of the most […]
Attorney urges risk management as farm bankruptcies continue to rise
Farm bankruptcies are on the rise, and an ag attorney says proactive financial reviews are a critical risk management tool. Austin Piefer, an associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/29/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (5-0), LW #1 vs Ottumwa 2. WDM Valley (4-1), LW #2 vs Ankeny Centennial 3. Dowling Catholic (4-1), LW #3 @ CR Kennedy 4. Ankeny […]
Farmers face fertilizer dilemma ahead of 2026 crop year
Soil fertility is a major consideration as farmers think about crop management in 2026. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says the high cost of fertilizer is a concern. […]
Save 10% on Phosphate Fertilizer Costs with RhizoSorb: Boost Your ROI for 2026
As growers plan ahead for 2026, phosphate fertilizer costs and nutrient efficiency are key concerns. Craig Dick, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Phospholutions, explains how RhizoSorb® 839-O is […]
Moran sees farm bill, E-15 expansion as potential path for some stability
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says farmers and ranchers are facing unprecedented uncertainty in the ag economy. Jerry Moran of Kansas tells Brownfield, “The profitability of agriculture, in […]
Resources for Success
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Brad Allen says when farmers choose to plant Enlist-traited crops, there are a lot of resources available to help them maximize their use of the […]
Autopsy: Hartley Man Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Authorities have released the results of an autopsy following a fatal shooting earlier this month near Hartley. O’Brien County Sheriff Bruce Devereaux says a 911 call came in shortly after […]
Late-season warmth, heat covers the Corn Belt; dry weather throughout the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, warm, dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation, as well as early-season harvesting efforts. By September 21, double-digit soybean harvest progress was being reported in a […]