Local, State & Ag News
Solutions from the Land emphasizes importance of technical support for farm bill programs
The president of Solutions From the Land says farmers need strong technical assistance for conservation programs in the farm bill to succeed. Ernie Shea says the proposal recently advanced by the U.S. House Ag Committee
Second HPAI commercial turkey flock reported in Kent County
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was
A milder period ahead for much of the Heartland; a more tranquil weather pattern
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Northeast. The Southwest will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing
Illinois farmer says improving soil health builds profit per acre
A northwestern Illinois farmer says building soil health pays off in the long run. “I tell everybody that I’m a cheap farmer. I do not like to buy inputs.” Greg
Former Iowa Corn Growers leader sounds alarm about fertilizer prices
An eastern Iowa farmer who’s a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says the price spike in fertilizer is out of control. Lance Lillibridge raises cattle, corn, soybeans
H2Ohio program connects farmers with experts to help implement nutrient management plans
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve water quality. Brian Baldridge says a new $1
Rules approved to add hands-free tickets to your driving record
The state Transportation Commission has approved rules for the new hands-free cellphone law that could lead to violators losing their driver’s license. The DOT’s Kathleen Meradith-Ayers says the new rules
Protest Planned in Sioux Center as Part of Nationwide “No Kings” Demonstrations
A protest planned in Sioux Center later this month will be part of a nationwide day of demonstrations organized under the banner “No Kings.” Local volunteers say the event is
18-Year-Old Luverne Woman Charged With Giving THC Products to Minor in an Orange City School Parking Lot
An 18-year-old from Luverne has been arrested on felony drug distribution charges following an alleged incident in Orange City. According to a criminal complaint filed by local authorities, 18-year-old Jaycee
Spring blizzard buries Upper Midwest farms in snow
Farmers in the Upper Midwest are digging out from a weekend blizzard. Brent Mohn farms south of Minneapolis and says more than a foot of snow has accumulated since Sunday
