Local, State & Ag News
Corn leaf aphid issues becoming a trend
It was another summer of battling corn leaf aphids for many Midwestern farmers. University of Illinois entomologist, Nick Seiter, says it was the third straight year that the insects, which
Feed Mill Fire Near Sioux Center Causes Estimated $20,000–$30,000 in Damage
(KIWA) — A feed mill fire south of Sioux Center brought firefighters from three communities to the scene Sunday evening, September 6, and kept crews working for five and a
Senator says changes to biofuel blending quotas come with uncertainty
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says reallocating the volume of small refining exemptions into future blending quotas over the next two years is an attempt to balance competing
Brownfield’s Weekly Livestock Market Update reaches 500 episodes
Brownfield Ag News is celebrating a significant milestone as its popular Weekly Livestock Market Update program reaches its 500th episode. Since its debut, the program has become a trusted source
Higher wheat prices boost opportunities with double-crop soybeans
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says double-cropping soybeans with wheat has the greatest profit potential for farmers in warmer growing regions next year. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield, “Wheat
Northern Iowa county panel becomes latest to reject call for data center
Hancock County’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted last night to deny a request for a zoning change to build a potential data center near Garner. The unanimous vote came during
Iowa State University students get briefing on NASA moon base plan
The man who is leading the effort to build a base on the moon joined NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman during a presentation to Iowa State University students Tuesday in Ames.
Northwestern Undergraduate Enrollment Reaches Highest Level Since 2015
Northwestern College’s traditional undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since 2015, with 1,092 students attending the Orange City college this fall. The college’s total enrollment for fall 2026 is
New 3D tour offers rare views inside UNI’s century-old campanile (AUDIO)
It’s considered a rite of passage for University of Northern Iowa students to kiss under the campanile at midnight, and while the outside of the campus landmark is familiar to
Sioux Center Hires New Natural Gas Employee
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities has hired local Ethan Griffioen as a new technician in its Natural Gas Department. In his new role, Griffioen will be responsible for operations and maintenance
