Langsy is GPAC Men’s basketball offensive player of the week
Jalen Langsy of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports men’s basketball offensive player-of-the-week. Langsy, a sophomore from Shakopee, Minnesota, led the Raiders with 36 points in their dominant […]
Key takeaways from the newly released farm bill
An ag policy specialist says there’s a lot to unpack in the latest version of the new farm bill. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the draft includes […]
Episode 100 – Jamie Van Ravenswaay
Jamie Van Ravenswaay shares his story of a brain aneurysm in 2017 and the positive effect it ultimately has had on him and his family.
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; an active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern […]
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 […]
Unseasonably mild to warm continues for most; unsettled, stormy across the West, far North
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather prevails, despite a gradual increase in cloudiness Any remaining snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from northeastern […]