Iowa parents shouldn’t let their young werewolves wolf all of the candy
Most Iowa parents know better than to let their little goblins gobble up all of their Halloween loot on trick-or-treat night. Registered dietician Cindy Leuck suggests doling out the sweets […]
Iowa’s governor pledges state funds for food banks due to SNAP situation
Governor Kim Reynolds is ordering the Iowa National Guard to prepare for food distribution missions as Iowa food banks and pantries expect massive demand when tens of thousands of Iowa […]
Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers
A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in […]
Iowa Ag Secretary Naig: ‘great news’ that China’s buying U.S. beans again
President Trump met with China’s president earlier today and Trump says China has agreed to start buying “massive amounts” of U.S. soybeans. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on social […]
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Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity
A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week […]
Trapping season opens Saturday in Iowa
The Iowa furbearer season opens on Saturday and the DNR furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says the trapping prospects look good. “Overall the furbearer populations around the state are in great […]
Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases
China has committed to buying more U.S. soybeans in the next three years, but Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Marketing tells Brownfield… “Until it gets put on a boat and […]
George-Little Rock Among Schools to Receive 2025 Blue Ribbon Honor
Three of the state’s elementary schools and a middle school are in the inaugural 2025 class of “Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools.” Governor Kim Reynolds led a ceremony in Des Moines […]
Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall
The Illinois state veterinarian says officials continue to monitor the state’s dairy herd for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The USDA has designated Illinois as […]