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Cool, dry weather slows early season weed emergence across Upper Midwest
An extension crops educator suggests recent weather conditions are preventing early season weeds from flourishing. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says it’s been cool and dry across the
Iowa corn and soybean planting moves even with last year’s pace
The weather was dry and Iowa farmers were able to get a lot of seed into the ground this past week. The U.S.D.A. crop report says there were six-and-a-half days
Red crown rot research showing seed treatments top management option
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says ongoing checkoff funded research shows farmers have limited options when it comes to managing red crown rot. Stephanie Porter says the
Newer Boat Destroyed in Fire Near Hull Friday Evening
A newer boat was destroyed in a fire on Friday, May 8th, 2026, near Hull. According to Hull Fire Chief Greg Van Roekel, at about 6:30 p.m., the Hull Fire
Cleaning the Air with Corn
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to find new uses for homegrown corn to drive domestic demand. In this Managing for Profit, Mike Malloy, co-founder
R-CALF USA Annual Meeting
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner cover the 2026 R-CALF USA Annual Meeting The post R-CALF USA Annual Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dumpster Fire Damages Container at Sioux Center Apartment Complex
A trash dumpster was totaled in a fire Sunday evening in Sioux Center. According to Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland, the Sioux Center Fire Department was called at
Sen. Grassley optimistic on soybean exports to China, vote on E-15
President Trump is leaving today for his first trade trip to China during his second term, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley predicts Iowa farmers could see some significant benefits from
Congress nears decision on permanent year-round E15 sales
The immediate fate of nationwide year-round E15 could be decided tomorrow. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the U.S. House plans to vote twice Wednesday, first to decouple
‘For Sale’ signs now posted in central Iowa affordable housing effort
The first three homes built under an affordable housing program are now on the market in Des Moines. The homes from the Central Iowa Community Land Trust are part of