Wet conditions keep Iowa’s farmers from getting planters into the fields
Wet conditions have slowed the start of planting a little bit compared to last year. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows 1% of corn was planted by Sunday. That’s behind the […]
Minnesota beef, hog, and dairy producers post improved returns in 2025
2025 saw continued improvement for Minnesota livestock producers. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says new data shows hog, dairy, and beef operations all posted improved profitability. “Beef […]
Mixed outlook for ag economy as strong livestock, dairy offset crop market concerns
An economist with CoBank says the U.S. farm economy is a mixed bag. “It’s not good, but it’s not dire,” Rob Fox recently told Brownfield. Fox says crop production has […]
Higher expenses force farmers to rethink input strategies and efficiency
Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines. Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says some operations are absorbing higher costs differently than others. “Your […]
More allegations added to Iowa Attorney General’s lawsuit against TikTok
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has added more alleged violations to the state’s consumer protection laws to her lawsuit against TikTok. Bird says the social media platform continues to provide […]
Northwestern’s Gross named GPAC softball player of the week
Ava Gross of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports softball player-of-the-week. Gross, a freshman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tied a 24-year-old program record with eight RBIs in […]
Iowa traffic deaths are ahead of last year
Traffic deaths in Iowa continue to be trending above the record low recorded last year. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson gave the state Transportation Commission an update at their workshop Monday. […]
Iowa Religious Freedom Day 2026
It’s Religious Freedom Day in Iowa. The Iowa Catholic Conference, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Des Moines Area Religious Council co-sponsored an early morning […]
Farmer calls to FFRI Helpline on the rise
The mental health specialist with the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) says the group’s Helpline is seeing an increase in calls from farmers battling stress. Rachel Brown tells Brownfield, “Just […]
Hull Burglary Case Update: One Sentenced, Two Plead Not Guilty
One person has been sentenced, while two others have entered not guilty pleas in connection with a northwest Iowa burglary case. According to court records, 33-year-old Jesse Van Leeuwen and […]