Local, State & Ag News
Laurie Bonnot Celebrates 30 Years with Brownfield
Thirty years with one organization is an extraordinary milestone, and for Laurie Bonnot, three decades with Brownfield Ag News represents much more than longevity. Her career is defined by
Illinois corn yields impacted by season of roller coaster weather
A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says in addition to
Ag economist warns red dyed diesel policy could raise the cost for farmers
An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says while the move would lower costs
Introducing Enclosa Herbicide
Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four
Near-ideal, early-Autumn weather across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, frost and freeze advisories are in effect early Monday in the upper Great Lakes region, well north of primary corn and soybean production areas. Across the
While still mild for much of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The Southeast will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual
DNR: Fish kill near Peosta traced to runoff from animal feeding operation
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill in northeast Iowa. On Thursday, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of a possible manure release and
Two explosions, two fires under investigation in Sheldon
Authorities are investigating three seperate fire calls over two weeks in the industrial district of a northwest Iowa town. It all started on September 21st with an explosion that caused

Free Flu Shots Offered For Livestock Workers and Farmers
Community Health Partners of Sioux County is offering free flu shots for livestock workers in partnership with Sioux Center Health. Funded through an Iowa program called the Preparedness and Response
Iowans are reminded of the dangers of lithium ion batteries
This is Fire Prevention and Safety Week in Iowa, and in some communities, there will be breakfast fundraisers, educational campaigns in schools, and even a fire truck parade. Atlantic volunteer
