Eastern Arkansas farmer warns of severe drought as planting season begins
A farmer in eastern Arkansas says he’s concerned about the ongoing dry conditions as the planting season begins. “I think we’re 15 to 20 inches deficient of rainfall right now.” […]
Michigan State study early results find low PFAS risk in farm soils
Preliminary research at Michigan State University had found a low risk of forever chemicals in agricultural soils. MSU AgBioResearch PFAS Outreach Specialist Katie King says samples last year from 17 […]
Dordt Reports Nearly 100 Percent Career Outcome Rate for 2025 Graduates
Dordt University says nearly all of its most recent graduates are already finding success in the next step of their careers. Within six months of graduation, 99.7% of Dordt’s 2025 […]
Nebraska FFA expanding ag awareness in urban classrooms
Some Nebraska FFA members say building connections in urban communities is an important step for growing the future of agriculture. Leah Christen, state secretary from Lewiston, says students are […]
Farmers urged to take a full-season approach to crop management ahead of 2026 crop year
A Syngenta agronomist says creating a proactive crop management plan will be key to maximizing yields in 2026. Jami Loecker says using last year’s records as a guide could help […]
Young Iowans compete for $300K in scholarships at state science fair
Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Iowa are fielding questions from judges, entering the second and final day of the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, […]
Dordt Men’s Volleyball Cracks NAIA Top 15
The Dordt Defender men’s volleyball team has earned a spot in the latest NAIA National Volleyball Coaches’ Poll, released Wednesday, March 25. Dordt checks in at No. 14 in the […]
A mild to unseasonably warm, progressively wetter pattern again ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern sections of Washington, […]
Red flag warnings are out as Iowa continues to be very dry
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in southwest and central Iowa for today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Bury says we haven’t had […]
Cascade’s historic beer caves now open as event venue
Decades-old beer caves that were discovered in 2023 beneath an old brewery in the northeast Iowa town of Cascade are now open to the public as an event space. Zach […]