Local, State & Ag News
Number of farmers accessing mental health services on the rise
The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more farmers are reaching out for mental health resources. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing an increase in telehealth and
Soy and Human Health
The role of soy is essential for a nutritious American diet. It benefits consumer health and drives value for U.S. farmers. Learn more about the different ways soy is helping
Iowa GOP’s first ‘Legacy Tour’ stop with Reynolds
The Iowa G-O-P has hosted the first of six party fundraisers billed as a “Legacy Tour” for outgoing Governor Kim Reynolds. Reynolds, Iowa’s first female governor, was interviewed onstage in
A gradual warming trends, west to east, across the Heartland; a drier pattern ahead for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the East, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the
A gradual warming trend, west to east, across the Heartland; a drier pattern ahead for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the East, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the
Acclaimed country singer Jake Owen brings tour to two Iowa venues (AUDIO)
One of modern country’s biggest stars is making two concert stops in Iowa this month. Jake Owen has had ten number-one singles, his records have gone platinum 11 times, and
Family, friends, coworkers greet returning Iowa National Guard soldiers
More Iowa National Guard soldiers returned home Thursday from a deployment in the Middle East. Around 100 soldiers from the Second Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division got
Turek files for Iowa Democrats’ U.S. Senate Primary
U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek of Council Bluffs today said he’s “battle tested and ready to go” shortly after submitting nearly 10,000 signatures on nominating petitions to secure his spot
Stauch files for Iowa Democrats’ 2026 Primary ballot
A pollical operative who’s worked on presidential and U.S. senate campaigns in the past has submitted the paperwork to put her own name on ballots for the Iowa’s Democratic Primary
Brown: farmers receiving bridge payments use it for cash flow
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers have been using the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments to help with cash flow. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “whether that’s
