Proposed 2027 Michigan ag budget adds FarmStart program, cuts one-time funds from 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2027 budget would invest in the next generation of career pathways for the sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield […]
Iowa lawmakers consider rules for driverless vehicles
Legislators are considering limits on self-driving or autonomous vehicles. Self-driving commercial vehicles would need to have a human who’s licensed to drive the vehicle inside under a bill being considered […]
Market analyst: fewer U.S. cotton acres could boost prices
A market analyst says fewer U.S. cotton acres this spring could help prices. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services tells Brownfield the recently released National Cotton Council’s grower survey shows […]
Wildfire risk is elevated in Iowa with warm, windy weather
The Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office says burn bans are now posted in ten counties statewide, as unseasonable temperatures soar into the 60s and 70s for much of Iowa today. Meteorologist […]
Start Clean, Stay Clean
As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield […]
Dylan Bosma of Unity Christian selected to play in the 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA Senior All-Star Series
Pizza Ranch and the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) have recently announced that Dylan Bosma of Unity Christian has been selected to play in the 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star […]
Got a bug? Iowans are cautioned about over-medicating themselves
Despite this temporary warm spell, Iowa’s still in the midst of cold and flu season and there’s an increased health risk from taking too much over-the-counter medication to relieve symptoms […]
Lawmaker’s energy drink consumption leads to Bottle Bill idea
A legislator who started drinking a different flavor of a popular beverage was surprised she couldn’t return the empties for a nickel deposit, so she’s sponsoring a bill to expand […]
Managing risk through uncertainty
It is the middle of winter, but farmers are thinking ahead and planning for the spring planting season and facing another year of poor returns spilling onto the balance sheets. […]
Bill to ban abortions won’t pass Iowa House
A hearing at the Iowa Capitol today on a bill that would have banned abortions in Iowa has been cancelled. Twenty-four Republicans in the Iowa House co-sponsored the bill that […]