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Wyffels Corn Belt Award – Minnesota
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of Minnesota who show outstanding leadership qualities,
Wyffels Corn Belt Award – Illinois
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of Illinois who show outstanding leadership qualities,
AMVAC introduces Duro LQ to combat corn rootworm
AMVAC is showcasing a new corn insecticide at the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. Product marketing manager Wen Carter tells Brownfield Duro LQ is a liquid product
Mixed week for ethanol production, stocks, exports
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both dipped slightly. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 2,000 on the week due to tighter margins,
Wyffels Corn Belt Award – Indiana
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students who show outstanding leadership qualities, exhibit good character, and participate
Can-Am, Farm Rescue partner to support farm families in crisis
Can-Am and Farm Rescue are partnering to provide financial support, equipment and resources to help farm and ranch families during times of adversity. Can-Am global marketing director Jeremi Doyon-Roch tells
Bode: America’s bioeconomy can strengthen agriculture and national security
The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association sees the ag bioeconomy as an important part of national security. John Bode says biomanufacturing was recently identified by the U.S. Defense Department
Dordt Clarifies It “Does Not Have and Has Never Had” a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Ahead of Iowa Supreme Court Case
Dordt University is clarifying its role in COVID-19 vaccination policies connected to a case that will go before the Iowa Supreme Court later this month. Previous reporting from Community First
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Ford F-150 After Object Shatters Pickup Windshield Near Orange City
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after an object thrown from a vehicle shattered the windshield of another pickup west of Orange City Tuesday night. The incident was
Food banks stretching resources as distribution costs increase
Rising costs are making it harder for food banks to meet increased demand. Jeff McDonald with Fresh Connect Central at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana says higher shipping costs are making food
