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What it will take to grow the cattle herd: profit, pasture, and patience
University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “There’s very little indication that we’re going to grow this cowherd quickly at all this time.” But, when it happens, he says it will come down to what
Melanoma cases in Iowa up 169% since 1992
May is skin cancer awareness month and Darcie Follon, a registered nurse who’s a health nurse educator in Clay County, suggests that everyone to do a monthly self-check. “Take a
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
