Parts of the inland waterway system have gone from low water to mild flooding. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield having too much water also affects barge traffic. “You really need to make sure that when the current picks up and it can become more turbulent, that you don’t lose control of that vessel.”
Steenhoek says some of the barge companies are using fewer barges in a tow in some areas.
Patrick Gottsch, founder of Rural Media Group, Inc., the parent company of RFD-TV has died. He was 70. Gottsch, an Elkhorn,
A central Illinois farmer says this spring has been a struggle. “We’re really hoping an open window is coming where we’re
Farmers who are recovering from the March 14, 2024, tornadoes are eligible for emergency credit through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the northern High Plains and much
Enlist Field Specialist Andy Carriger says there are several reasons a second post herbicide application could be necessary. He tells Brownfield
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150. No
Researchers in Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub shared their findings so far during a symposium Wednesday. Dr. Heather White is the faculty
A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield
Young farmers are increasing access to local meat at some Michigan food banks. Sanilac County’s Darcy Lipskey tells Brownfield her local farm
