Local, State & Ag News
More drones, more need for airspace awareness
A recent survey shows the growing use of drones is leading to more safety concerns for aerial agriculture applicators. Andrew Moore with the National Agricultural Aviation Association tells Brownfield their
Bacon: “plenty of work ahead” as House takes up farm bill
A member of the House Ag Committee says there will be plenty of work to do when lawmakers take up the skinny farm bill next week. Don Bacon, a Republican
More help for Iowa infants with potential hearing problems
Thanks to a sizeable grant, a central Iowa non-profit is helping the state’s families connect with more testing and resources if their newborn infants fail initial screenings for hearing. Molly
Iowa Senate votes for new tax on vapes, money for pediatric cancer research
The Iowa Senate has voted to establish a new state tax on vaping products — the electronic cigarettes that heat liquid that turns into vapor that’s inhaled. Senator Kara Warme,
Nebraska leads U.S. with new farm data privacy protections
Nebraska is the first in the nation to pass a bill that helps safeguard the privacy of ag operations. Bruce Reicker, senior director of legislative affairs for Nebraska Farm Bureau,
A popcorn so good it doesn’t need butter
Through plant breeding, Dr. Anthony Studer, a crop scientist at the University of Illinois has developed a superior popcorn line. So how is that possible? Studer explains. AUDIO: Healthy Living
Supreme Court rules in Worth County wind farm case
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Worth County in a lawsuit over its wind farm moratorium and ordinance. Worthwhile Wind began developing plans in 2018 to build
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on state vs. federal pesticide labeling
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says next week’s Supreme Court hearing could impact glyphosate availability. Elizabeth Burns- Thompson says U.S. farmers need pesticide label certainty. “It really
Insurance expert urges theft prevention during busy spring
An insurance expert says the busy planting season can put more farm machinery at risk for theft. Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield that more tractors and implements get
Ex-Congressman King backs Lahn for Iowa governor
Former Congressman Steve King has endorsed Republican Zach Lahn’s bid for governor. King served nine terms in the U.S. House. He lost his campaign for re-election in 2020 to current