Local, State & Ag News
Iowa pheasant numbers down overall but many areas have plenty of birds
The DNR expert who runs the roadside pheasant survey says numbers are down, but he still sees a good season ahead. Wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the overall number of
District 4 Candidate Garth Van Donselaar Calls for Data Center Regulations, Questions PathOne
Independent Iowa House District 4 candidate Garth Van Donselaar is calling for statewide data center regulations and raising concerns about PathOne Data Center following the company’s community meeting last week.
Rob Sand proposes expansion of statewide voluntary preschool program
The State of Iowa currently provides funding for half a day of preschool for four year olds. Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says the statewide voluntary preschool program
John Deere launches new AI assistant, JD
John Deere is introducing an artificial intelligence tool the company says will help farmers put their data to work. Deere digital solutions director of product management Kevin Seidl calls JD
CLAAS unveils new generation tractors at FPS
The next generation of CLAAS tractors is making its debut at the Farm Progress Show. “We have the ARION 6 range, we have the AXION 8 range and we have
USDA beef plan targets price risk and producer confidence
Ag secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is taking steps to help improve producer confidence in the cattle industry. Speaking with reporters at the Nebraska State Fair, told Brownfield one
Harvest ending quickly approaching
A southeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest is almost wrapped up. Ben Bellar says yields have been a pleasant surprise. “We’ve kind of done our better fields, so we’re tapering
Crop conditions in great shape
A northeast Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybeans have made a remarkable turnaround. Greg Anderson says it was an incredible dry spring and early summer. Then, “The rain started to
Michigan corn, soybean crops benefit from irrigation amid dry weather
A farmer in southern Michigan says crops look good in his region where they’re irrigated. Luke Gentz tells Brownfield, “We’re really dry.” “Our area has just kind of repelled every
Guarded optimism as central Illinois harvest approaches
A central Illinois farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s crops. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, “I’ve talked to a number of
