Iowa high schoolers strut their blue jackets during FFA Week
More than 20,500 FFA members in Iowa are marking the accomplishments of ag education as part of National FFA Week. Webster City High School student Megan Van Deer says she […]
Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025, ag attorney urges early financial reviews for 2026
An ag attorney says as farm bankruptcies increase across the Midwest, proactive financial reviews could be a critical risk management strategy. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says reviewing […]
Great Lakes wheat grower network boosting production with high management strategies
An extension educator says a large plant biomass has been key in maximizing grain fill and reaching higher wheat yields. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “Sometimes we’ve tended […]
Economist says U.S. farmland values are outpacing rental income
A new study from Ohio State University indicates a shift is occurring in the farmland market. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says U.S. land values have started to outpace the rise in rental […]
New farm bill includes more than conservation & nutrition
A Wisconsin Congressman says the new farm bill includes more than conservation, nutrition, and trade improvements. Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield there’s language to help local meat processors. “We’ve got […]
Dairy Margin Coverage payments possible for January as enrollment deadline nears
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says only a few days remain for dairy farmers to enroll in the newly improved Dairy Margin Coverage Program for 2026. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, […]
Pella’s Vermeer ready to expand business with Bondurant build
The leader of one of the businesses that will benefit from a new state economic development program is providing more details about their plans. Vermeer Corporation in Pella is receiving […]
Avian influenza found in southwestern Indiana county for the first time since 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Daviess County, Indiana for the first time since 2024. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected in a commercial turkey […]
Creston teen lobbying for Iowa law after his cardiac experience
A 16-year-old Creston High School student is at the Iowa Capitol today, lobbying for a bill that would require every Iowa school to have Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. Last April […]
Jay Rozeboom selected IFCA regional Coach of the year
The Iowa Football Coaches Assocation has announced its regional coaches of the year for the 2025 season. West Lyon Coach Jay Rozeboom has been named the Class 1A Region 1 […]