In final debate before primary, four Iowa GOP candidates for governor discuss state budget
Four of the five Republicans running for governor participated in the final TV debate before the June 2 Primary and offered ideas for balancing the state budget rather than depend […]
Iowa Senate panel to review complaint against Wahls and his response
A Cedar Rapids woman has filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls, alleging that as a state senator Wahls violated Iowa Senate rules by working for a […]
NWMO farmer assessing fields, replant needs after heavy rains
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s been evaluating fields to determine how much to replant following heavy rains. “We had more than six inches for the entire month of […]
International Trade Commission reviews tomato tariffs as large growers challenge decision
A group of fresh tomato growers says market fundamentals since 2019 have changed, and the need for tariffs on Mexican imports is no longer relevant. Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance Executive […]
Cattle futures higher ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher, feeders were sharply higher on tight supplies, waiting for direct business, and ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the […]
Potato wart detection sparks calls to ban Canadian fresh imports
Potato growers are calling on the USDA to suspend Canadian imports of fresh potatoes after a new report of a devastating disease on Prince Edward Island. Kam Quales tells Brownfield […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat consolidate Tuesday, watching weather
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. U.S. planting and emergence are ahead of average, with more rain in the forecast for some areas. Soybeans have […]
Agronomist says many farmers will be applying post-emergence herbicides soon
An agronomist says planting is about done, but the unusual spring weather is giving many farmers additional weed problems. Agronomist Jon Zuk with Winfield United tells Brownfield most every farmer […]
Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stolen Cable Trailer in Hull
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in investigating the theft of a cable trailer from Hull. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a red, two-wheeled cable […]
Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach
May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and […]