Local, State & Ag News
South Dakota winter wheat crop at risk, even with recent rain
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the farm received some much-needed moisture ahead of the Easter weekend. Bryan Jorgensen tells Brownfield “we’re just at one inch, maybe an inch
Wisconsin survey seeks custom farming information
The University of Wisconsin is asking farmers and custom operators to share information about custom services. Economics professor Paul Mitchell tells Brownfield that instead of relying on USDA data, they’re
Missouri farmers gain early planting momentum ahead of rains
Some Missouri farmers made some early planting progress ahead of the recent rains. Jay Fischer in central Missouri says there’s some oats and corn in the ground, with emergence expected
Transportation cost increases likely to trickle down to the farmer
A professor at Iowa State University says higher prices for diesel fuel are expected to impact the bottom line for farmers and ranchers this spring. Kurt Rosentrater producers can help
U.S. farms double biogas capture in 5 years, new report finds
A new report by the American Biogas Council shows the number of U.S. farms capturing biogas has more than doubled the past five years. Patrick Serfass is executive director of
Project to improve sidewalks along Highways 9 and 75 in Rock Rapids
Construction is set to being Monday on a $1.88 million sidewalk improvement project along Highways 9 and 75 in Rock Rapids. The project will install and replace sidewalks and ramps,
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Planting Prospectives and Economic Snapshot
Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute Podcast as Megan Roberts, Agriculture Economist with Compeer Financial, talks with Brownfield about the changes we are seeing at home due to changes overseas and
Iowa fields turning green as cover crop season kicks into gear
Cover crops are growing as temperatures warm throughout the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe covers southeast and east central Iowa and says fields are beginning to green
Iowa National Guard soldiers welcomed back in Cedar Rapids
Family, friends, community leaders welcomed back some 200 Iowa National Guard soldiers Thursday from their deployment to the Middle East. KCRG TV covered the event at the Eastern Iowa Airport in

Sioux County Burn Ban Lifted; Caution Still Urged
The burn ban in Sioux County has officially been lifted, allowing residents to resume normal outdoor burning activities under certain conditions. Officials say while weather conditions have improved enough to
