Ryan De Kruyf
Sioux County EMA Coordinator
Tight margins highlight the value of fungicides in protecting corn yield potential
A senior manager with BASF says corn growers across the country saw firsthand the benefits of fungicides in 2025. “There were up to 20 to 60 bushels lost, which translates […]
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Eddie Andrews Outlines Priorities
Republican gubernatorial candidate and state representative Eddie Andrews says restoring Iowa’s standing in education, reforming property taxes, and strengthening mental health care are central to his campaign. Speaking with Sioux […]
Iowa farmer sees long-term value in conservation and managed grazing
A south-central Iowa farmer is encouraging more producers to adopt conservation practices to improve soil health and sustainability. “The public wants more wildlife, they want smaller farms, and they want […]
Hull Hires New Parks & Rec Director
Scott Kroese is the new Parks and Rec Director in Hull. He has lived in the city his entire life and previously worked in Construction before being hired last November. […]
Big milestone for home building program at Newton state prison
Inmates at the state prison in Newton began building homes in 2019 and the program has reached a major milestone. The 150th modular home built on a 100-acre site inside […]
Ag economists expects 2026 to be another challenging year for crop producers
An ag economist expects another challenging year for row crop producers. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension says corn and soybean prices are expected to remain below the cost […]
Illinois strengthens animal agriculture support with expanded health and inspection staff
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the agency’s support of animal agriculture is stronger than it’s been in decades. Jerry Costello tells Brownfield that a full staff […]
Building your own auto steer can save money
A Wisconsin farmer says adding automatic steering to older tractors can be done without breaking the bank. Adam Igl from Antigo tells Brownfield he built his own system based on […]
IRS: Many Iowa seniors will get an extra tax deduction this season
Senior citizens in Iowa are in line for a new tax break, according to Stacy Engle, a spokeswoman for the Internal Revenue Service. Engle says Iowans who are 65 years […]