Local, State & Ag News
Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law
A new state law will require the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver’s license does not arrive with proof they’re a citizen or a
Broewnfield Ag Weather Today
A mostly dry pattern will break down as a pair of cold fronts traverse the country. The initial front, associated with a low-pressure system currently crossing central Canada, will generate
Cargill, CTIC expand soil health resources for Midwest farmers in several states
A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest. Ryan Heiniger with the Conservation Technology Information Center says Cargill’s Success From the Ground Up program will bring
Iowa Community Colleges continue moving toward pre-pandemic enrollment
The annual report on the state’s 15 community colleges is out. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says enrollment this past year was more than 123,000 students.
Illinois farmer optimistic at E15 movement
A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central
2,500 Special Olympians meet at ISU for next week’s Summer Games
A few thousand athletes with intellectual disabilities from all across the state will gather in Ames next week for the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, according to games spokeswoman Megan
Wet weather impacting custom operators
Many Wisconsin farmers have had a slow start to the planting season, but one farmer says the cool and wet weather is also impacting custom operators. Neil Christenson grows crops
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson says Trump is taking on China in ‘a meaningful way’
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Trump Administration is making progress in trade talks with China. President Trump is flying back from China today after his summit with Chinese President
USDA staffing and reorganization raise concerns
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield… “We had a closed-door conversation
Lyon County Man Sentenced in Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Case
A former Larchwood man has been sentenced in Lyon County District Court on multiple charges involving sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigation Details According to Lyon County Attorney Nolan McGowan,
