Minnesota farmer wraps up harvest in just 16 days
A south-central Minnesota farmer completed harvest in just over two weeks. Wanda Patsche, who grows corn and soybeans near Welcome, says harvest began toward the end of September. “We harvested […]
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Transition to Fall & Mental Health
Frustration mounts as USDA declines shutdown briefing, says Rep. Craig
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated with the USDA for a lack of transparency during the government shutdown. Angie Craig of Minnesota tells Brownfield Democrats […]
Muddy fields, pests, and disease concerns slow Kansas wheat planting
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says excessive moisture this summer and fall has been extremely problematic as he’s planting his winter wheat crop. “One neighbor that had his drill out, […]
First confirmed Asian longhorned tick in Kansas is concerning for livestock producers
The associate director of the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the Asian longhorned tick is a serious threat to the livestock industry. Gregg Hanzlicek says female ticks can cause deadly health […]
Peoples Insurance & Peoples Bank Announce Rock Valley Expansion
Peoples Insurance and Peoples Bank Wealth Management Group are expanding their services with a new 7,670-square-foot building to be constructed just east of Peoples Bank in Rock Valley. The one-story […]
NCGA calls for ag aid that expands markets, boosts ethanol demand
The chairman of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says a proposed $10 billion assistance package would help many farmers survive the slumping ag economy. Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman Jr. […]
Episode 11 – Current Market Conditions
If shutdown lingers, Nunn says troops likely won’t be paid Oct. 31
Republican Congressman Zach Nunn of Ankeny says President Trump’s move to pay U.S. soldiers who are on active duty this week was just a temporary fix and if the government […]
Doane University Tops GPAC 2025-26 Men’s Wrestling Preseason Poll
(Sioux City, Iowa) –Doane University totaled 211 points in the preseason poll and is picked to win the 2025-26 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Men’s Wrestling Championship. The Tigers won […]