Minnesota farmers navigate wet, dry, and cold spring planting extremes
Minnesota farmers faced inconsistent weather during the first month of planting. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says overall, progress is ahead of normal. “We had crops starting […]
Report gives Iowa low rating for public health emergency preparedness
Iowa has fallen to the bottom rating on a national report gauging the preparedness of all 50 states for public health emergencies, from disease outbreaks to natural disasters. Dara Lieberman, […]
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Time to focus on corn
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says the calendar pushing into May means farmers need to adjust their planting priorities. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “Don’t start panicking by […]
Lawmakers continue debate over Proposition 12 in farm bill
An Iowa congresswoman says she believes Proposition 12 language still has a path forward in the Senate version of the farm bill. Republican Ashley Hinson says the House was able […]
An Iowa county adopts artificial intelligence guidelines for employees
Pottawattamie County officials are setting guardrails around how county employees should utilize artificial intelligence, particularly when handling sensitive information. David Bayer, the county’s chief information officer, said the discussions about […]
USDA working with states to improve rural broadband connectivity
The USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development says the agency remains committed to improving broadband access for farmers and ranchers. “As soon as you think you have enough, you need […]
Northwestern Students Preparing for Summer Mission Trips Across the Globe
14 students from Northwestern College will spend part of their summer serving in ministry settings around the world through the college’s long-running Summer of Service program. The students will take […]
Bunge opens new soy protein facility in Indiana, will boost demand for U.S. soybean farmers
A new soybean concentrate facility is making moves to increase demand for U.S. soybeans. “Our vision for this project was to really supply plant-based proteins globally.” Brian Douville with Bunge […]
Pella Tulip Festival opens with many flowers already done blooming
The annual Pella Tulip Festival opens today and you’ll need to spend some time looking for the headliner flowers. JessiGalligan is the executive director of the Pella Historical Society. “I […]