Local, State & Ag News
Hawkeye men’s basketball coach McCollum signs contract extension
University of Iowa Men’s Basketball coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension. UI Athletic Director Beth Goetz extended McCollum’s contract through 2032 after he took them on a post-season
Illinois food system receives funding boost
The bureau chief of marketing, promotion, and grants with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the state’s specialty crop industry is receiving a boost. Jackie Sambursky says more than
USDA chief economist: Long-term strategy can strengthen farm economy
The USDA’s chief economist says farmers and ranchers need greater certainty to keep their operations sustainable. Justin Benavidez says producers have dealt with numerous economic challenges over the past 15
First 5 years of MISTRIPS show benefits for corn and soybean farmers
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says the first five years of prairie strip research is finding benefits for farm profitability and management. Research director Phil Robertson tells Brownfield
Trump, Xi Jinping to meet Thursday in Beijing
An extension ag economist says this week’s meeting between President Trump and China’s president could significantly impact U.S. agriculture. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University and says, “When it
Conservation agency in central Iowa launches non-profit arm
Polk County Conservation is creating a non-profit group to support its future operations in Iowa’s most populous county. The Conservation Foundation of Polk County will help raise money to expand
Congress nears key vote on permanent year-round E15 access
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on nationwide year-round E15 legislation Wednesday. House Agriculture Committee member Brad Finstad tells Brownfield for the first time there’s a clear path for
Man wanted in Iowa City ped mall shooting arrested in Georgia
A Cedar Rapids man who is accused of opening fire on a crowd in the downtown pedestrian mall in Iowa City on April 19th has been arrest in Georgia. Iowa
Iowa DNR fishing atlas is getting an update this week
The Iowa DNR is updating its fishing atlas this week to make it more compatible with mobile and other devices. Fisheries research biologist Lewis Bruce says you can use it
Ohio FFA state president focused on member growth and confidence in new role
The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year. Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to
