USDA plans SNAP stocking standards to increase access to nutritious foods
USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services says the agency is planning nutrition-focused changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Patrick Penn says the USDA is preparing […]
ISU study finds washing certain recyclables can pollute water
Iowa State University researchers say they’ve found washing number-five plastic for recycling can leave harmful chemicals behind in the wash water. They identified two types of phthalates the CDC says […]
Naig sees strong support for Iowa Farm Act
Iowa’s ag secretary is encouraged as the state legislative session enters its third month. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the first ever Iowa Farm Act continues to advance in both chambers. […]
Congresswoman concerned about lack of communication on E15 negotiations
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of […]
Early growth last fall paying off for cover crops in southern Minnesota
A south-central Minnesota farmer says a strong start last fall is helping his cover crops grow this spring. Sam Ziegler of Good Thunder tells Brownfield he seeds his covers after […]
New app in MO to track flood and drought conditions in real time
A new app is available to monitor flood and drought conditions across Missouri. The Missouri Hydrology Information Center was created by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and uses data […]
SEMO farmer cuts rice acres as fuel, fertilizer costs surge
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer caused by the Middle East Conflict has made a difference on how many rice acres he’s planting […]
Southeast Nebraska farmer sees $50K spike in fertilizer costs
Some farmers are feeling the sticker shock of higher costs as they gear up for the growing season. Southeast Nebraska farmer Ben Steffen says he’s stuck on the cost of […]
Iowa Donor Network celebrates donors, seek more participants
April is “Donate Life Month” and the Iowa Donor Network raised a flag Monday celebrating the month at Sioux City’s Unity Point St. Lukes offices. The Donor Network’s John Jorgensen […]
Confidence in transition to El Nino weather pattern climbing
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the U.S. could start to see a shift to an El Nino weather pattern as soon as next month. “By the time you get […]