NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development near new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add […]
NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add […]
Missouri Soybean Association president welcomes potential aid, calls for stronger export markets
A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s […]
High costs driving some farmers to scrutinize nutrient efficiency
A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County, […]
Missouri State Fair prepares for patriotic 2026 celebration, 125th anniversary countdown
The director of the Missouri State Fair says there’s a lot for fairgoers to celebrate at the two-week event in mid-Missouri. Jason Moore tells Brownfield “The first thing you’re probably […]
Chaotic planting season leads to patchy corn disease development
An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of […]
America’s Birthday Cookout and the Farmers Who Make It Possible
Commentary. Families across America are getting ready for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. This may be the only time I refer to our amazing country’s 250th anniversary as a semiquincentennial because it’s […]
Record El Nino likely to impact Midwestern harvest season
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he expects a record setting El Nino to have significant impacts this fall. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Currently we would rank […]
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Gray wolf bill gains traction as farmers rally for state management and livestock protection
Farmers across the Upper Midwest are encouraging U.S. senators to pass legislation this week that would bring management of grey wolves back to states. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells […]