Northwestern Releases Hall of Fame Class of 2026
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Red Raider Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee has selected four individuals for induction into the Hall of Fame this winter. Coaches of the Year […]
Lighthizer: agriculture bears the brunt of global trade protectionism
A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and […]
Indiana farmers could benefit from expansion of industrial hemp products
The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful […]
Iowa Ag Secretary urges Senators to ‘move’ year-round E15 policy
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would over-rule longstanding EPA guidelines and let E15 be sold nationwide all year long. “Whether it […]
Iowa Ag Secretary urges Senators to move year-round E15 policy
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would over-rule longstanding EPA guidelines and let E15 be sold nationwide all year long. “Whether it […]
Weather impacting weed control
A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all […]
Indiana hemp shows strong growth potential despite challenging 2026 growing season
Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development. “We […]
Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations
The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri […]
UI to use space tech to forecast water nitrate levels
NASA is funding a new project with the University of Iowa and local city water facilities to predict nitrate concentrations in water. The initiative will combine water quality measurements from […]
Pickup driver who killed geese in Ankeny faces 6 months behind bars
A Huxley man faces potential jailtime after being convicted of running down and killing two Canada geese. Back in March, court documents say 19-year-old Wyatt Greenfield intentionally struck the birds […]