Kansas farmers report freeze damage, early drought stress on wheat crop
A pair of Kansas farmers say weather conditions are already taking a toll on this year’s winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar, in the southeast part of the state, says some […]
Cheers to another year in Farm Radio
As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local […]
Appeals Court upholds firing of Dubuque teacher for using racial slur
The Iowa Court of Appeals today upheld the firing of a Dubuque Hempstead High School teacher who used a racial slur when talking to a student. The District court ruled […]
Minnesota farmer plants first oat crop amid new milling opportunity
Oat seeding is underway in south-central Minnesota. Good Thunder area farmer Sam Ziegler tells Brownfield he used a high-speed disc on corn stubble last fall in preparation for his first […]
Stephanie Henrich & Kimberlee Swenson
CAASA (Centers Against Abuse & Sexual Assualt)
Emmetsburg woman honored for national dog groomer training program
A northwest Iowa woman who started a dog grooming business at age 17 and eventually built a nationwide educational program for training groomers is being recognized as Iowa’s Small Business […]
Ethanol production, supply dip as weekly demand looks mostly positive
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both shrank over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.075 million barrels per day, the lowest in about two months and […]
USDA forecasts more cotton acres as prices rise—but drought could affect the crop
The USDA says there will be an increase in cotton plantings this spring, higher than some were expecting. Jody Campiche with the National Cotton Council says a boost in cotton […]
City of Orange City
Accounts Receivable Specialist Office Assistant
Iowa ag secretary warns of “death by a thousand cuts” for farmers
Iowa’s Ag Secretary has been traveling the state visiting with farmers and says one word captures how many are feeling. “Well concern, absolutely.” Mike Naig tells Brownfield fuel and fertilizer […]