Alfalfa loss likely in flooded Michigan fields as soil moisture nears 70% in surplus
Michigan soil moisture levels are well above normal for most of the state, which could impact the viability of alfalfa crops. Kim Cassida is the forage and cover crop specialist […]
Spring migration nears end, but avian flu concerns persist
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza has been hit or miss […]
Area Scores: April 12-18, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCERWestern Christian 1, CB Abraham Lincoln 1Western Christian 0, CB Thomas Jefferson 0 BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCERWestern Christian 6, CB Abraham Lincoln 0Western […]
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Area Scores: April 5-11, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026 SIOUX CITY RELAYScomplete meet results here COLLEGE MEN’S VOLLEYBALLViterbo 3, Dordt 1 (25-19, 25-16, 22-25, 25-14) COLLEGE SOFTBALLConcordia 4, Northwestern 1Northwestern 7, Concordia 5 COLLEGE BASEBALLConcordia […]
Concerns mount as fertilizer disruptions continue
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the […]
Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation […]
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Vanessa Kummer
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments […]
Bill says Iowa schools must accept cash for tickets to sporting events
Cash will have to be accepted as payment for tickets to any sporting event in an Iowa public school under a bill that’s won approval in the Iowa House and […]
Iowans whose lives were touched by pancreatic cancer gather for walk
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is the focus of a fundraising event in central Iowa this weekend that will bring in survivors from across the state, as well […]