Co-op fire leads to town evacuation in Otley, Iowa
Residents of a rural south-central Iowa town have been evacuated following a fire at a co-op facility. The Marion County Emergency Management Agency says the move was precautionary, to prevent […]
A major Spring storm to organize across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some
A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada. Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts […]
Maximizing corn ROI
An extension agronomist has some advice for corn farmers looking to maximize return on investment. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says fertilizer rates should be looked at. “Simply […]
Sec. Rollins calls on Congress to pass a farm bill
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers and ranchers need a new five-year farm bill in 2025. “It has failed now to get through Congress the […]
Southern Illinois farmer ready and waiting
A southern Illinois farmer is ready and waiting for the start of the planting season. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in White County, says he just needs the […]
A weather pattern change ahead to colder and drier throughout the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in southern Florida, the northern High Plains, and much of the West, while cooler-than-normal conditions will […]
Michigan invests in regional food infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced nearly $4 million in funding to support more than 50 value-added and regional food system projects. Director Tim Boring says […]
Shipping Michigan Soybeans
From the field to the elevator and then over highways and railroads, Michigan soybeans have a long journey to the port. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan […]
Brownfield Ag News announces partnership with WOWO
It was this week in 1925, radio station WOWO debuted in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brownfield Ag News radio network is pleased to announce the heritage ag radio station has […]
Investing in Youth Education
Ag Education on the Move is a comprehensive curriculum that provides third-grade students across the state with information about the state’s agriculture industries. In this episode, program director Heather Fletcher […]