Local, State & Ag News
Wisconsin farm groups await Governor’s decision on key bills
Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no
Clean Until Canopy
Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to
Drop in Iowa child abuse cases likely means underreporting, not less abuse
A nonprofit that works to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect says Iowa needs to do more to help. State data shows child abuse reports have dropped since
Humane Society of Northwest Iowa Launches Annual Shoe Drive Fundraiser
The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is once again collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes as part of its annual shoe drive fundraiser. Skye Johnson, Vice President of the
Iowans who work from home need to build in daily human contact
New research shows more than 20 percent of Iowans are now working from home, something that’s become much more common since the pandemic, but the option can also take a
Sioux Center Selected for Statewide First Impressions Program
Sioux Center is one of five Iowa communities selected to take part in the 2026 First Impressions program, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening tourism, attracting new residents, and improving
Sioux Center Card Show Maxes Out Vendor Space for April Event
For the fourth consecutive year, the Sports Card and Collectible Show is returning to the Centre Mall in Sioux Center, and organizers say it continues to grow. Co-founder Dallas Kroeze
Iowa governor’s Nuclear Energy Task Force meets today
Small modular nuclear reactors are scheduled to be built in Texas and Wyoming in the next decade and Representative Hans Wilz of Ottumwa says Iowa lawmakers should come up with
Some Missouri producers are seeing early alfalfa weevil pressure
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s hearing early reports of Alfalfa weevil pressure. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “It may not the earliest we’ve ever been
A light round of direct cattle business on Friday
Direct cash cattle trade activity was relatively quiet Friday, with a few deals reported in the South. For the week, live deals in the South were at $245 to $246,
