Naig announces Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session. He tells Brownfield the comprehensive package is similar to a […]
Iowa’s Nov. 2025 unemployment rate was 3.5%
Iowa’s unemployment rate in November was 3.5%. That’s a two-tenths of a percent drop from September, the last month data is available due to the federal government shutdown this fall. […]
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased […]
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa. The USDA says that while most of Iowa saw measurable snowfall last month, […]
Cool, dry end to 2025 for Indiana
Indiana was cool and dry during much of December. The USDA says the average statewide temperature for Indiana was a couple of degrees below normal, while precipitation fell more than […]
Illinois winter wheat rating lower than last year
Illinois’ winter wheat crop started 2026 in worse condition than 2025. The USDA says 64% of the crop is rated good to excellent, a decline of 5% on the year, […]
Arkansas soil moisture levels below a year ago
December was dry and mild for most of Arkansas. The USDA says more than half of the state has adequate to surplus soil moisture, but levels are well below a […]
Specialty growers await clarity on USDA’s billion-dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance program
The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says much is still unknown about the USDA’s billion-dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance program targeted for specialty producers. Raghela Scavuzzo tells Brownfield, […]
Justin De Bruin Promoted to Sioux County Chief Deputy
Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Justin De Bruin to the role of Chief Deputy, filling the position vacated when Huizenga took over as sheriff […]
Changes Coming to Million Dollar Corner
Sioux County, along with the IOWA DOT, decided to make significant changes to the Highway 75/10 intersection. Right-turn lanes on 75 will be turned into positive offset right-turn lanes, which […]