Kansas farmer compares destructive storm to a hurricane
A central Kansas farmer says severe weather that tore through the Central Plains this week was unlike anything he’s experienced before. “I would maybe compare it more like a hurricane.” […]
Falling tree kills man in Des Moines during thunderstorm
Authorities say one person was killed by a falling tree in central Iowa during this morning’s severe weather. Des Moines police say the man who died had been struck by […]
CONAB corn estimate for Brazil up on month
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has increased its corn production outlook slightly. CONAB now has the combined corn crop at 140.5 million tons, up 0.2% from May on first crop […]
Orange City Continues Housing Expansion Amid Strong Demand
Orange City officials say housing demand in the community remains strong as multiple new residential projects move forward and additional expansion is already being planned across several areas of the […]
UI study: Playing an inclusive sport may be good for your brain and your body
As FIFA World Cup play opens today, a University of Iowa study finds playing soccer may help young people with intellectual disabilities improve their physical fitness — as well as […]
US 75 Closure Planned Between Le Mars and Maurice Beginning June 17
Drivers traveling between Sioux and Plymouth counties will soon need to plan for a detour as a portion of U.S. Highway 75 is scheduled to fully close later this month […]
Wisconsin FFA welcomes new staff members
Two new people will be assisting Wisconsin’s ag education programs. FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield Missy Goers is leaving the Shawano school district be become the new state […]
Rock Valley Man Arrested Following Alleged Domestic Assault Incident Involving Knife, Child
A Rock Valley man faces multiple charges following an alleged domestic assault incident involving a knife and a child, according to court records. Rock Valley Police arrested 25-year-old Angel Rene […]
The risks of misinformation for the cattle industry
A leader with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says misinformation could pose a risk to profitability for producers and consumers. On this episode of Managing for Profit, NCBA’s Hillary Makens […]
Lawsuit challenges use of dairy checkoff funds
Three Wisconsin farmers are suing over the use of dairy checkoff funds. Attorney Rebecca Furdek with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty tells Brownfield the dairy checkoff is forcing farmers […]