Local, State & Ag News
Higher wheat prices boost opportunities with double-crop soybeans
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says double-cropping soybeans with wheat has the greatest profit potential for farmers in warmer growing regions next year. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield, “Wheat
Northern Iowa county panel becomes latest to reject call for data center
Hancock County’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted last night to deny a request for a zoning change to build a potential data center near Garner. The unanimous vote came during
Iowa State University students get briefing on NASA moon base plan
The man who is leading the effort to build a base on the moon joined NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman during a presentation to Iowa State University students Tuesday in Ames.
Northwestern Undergraduate Enrollment Reaches Highest Level Since 2015
Northwestern College’s traditional undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since 2015, with 1,092 students attending the Orange City college this fall. The college’s total enrollment for fall 2026 is
New 3D tour offers rare views inside UNI’s century-old campanile (AUDIO)
It’s considered a rite of passage for University of Northern Iowa students to kiss under the campanile at midnight, and while the outside of the campus landmark is familiar to
Sioux Center Hires New Natural Gas Employee
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities has hired local Ethan Griffioen as a new technician in its Natural Gas Department. In his new role, Griffioen will be responsible for operations and maintenance
“Rally for Human Dignity” to be held in Sioux Center on Saturday
A gathering in Sioux Center on Saturday will combine worship and prayer with a call for immigration reform and opportunities to help local immigrant families. The “Rally for Human Dignity”
Finding additional demand for corn
Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer is the new first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and says finding new uses for corn is critical to growers’ profitability. On this
ADM Producer Direct connects farmers with local markets
ADM is helping farmers connect with local grain markets through its Producer Direct program. ADM’s Brooke Achenbach tells Brownfield the goal is to make grain delivery as convenient and efficient
Iowa Ag Secretary Naig says water quality ‘blame game’ should stop
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says one of the reasons he’s seeking re-election is to remind Iowans that agriculture has been “one of the pillars” of Iowa’s economy and will
