Local, State & Ag News
Spring migration nears end, but avian flu concerns persist
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza has been hit or miss
Concerns mount as fertilizer disruptions continue
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the
Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Vanessa Kummer
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments
Bill says Iowa schools must accept cash for tickets to sporting events
Cash will have to be accepted as payment for tickets to any sporting event in an Iowa public school under a bill that’s won approval in the Iowa House and
Iowans whose lives were touched by pancreatic cancer gather for walk
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is the focus of a fundraising event in central Iowa this weekend that will bring in survivors from across the state, as well
Possible trade deal with India not likely to include U.S. dairy
An ag leader says a possible trade deal between the U.S. and India will likely help sell products like fruits, nuts, and ethanol, but not dairy products. Farmers for Free
A more active pattern underway for some; cooler to colder weather arriving for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southward from Lake Superior. Previously, locally severe thunderstorms late Thursday resulted in spotty wind and
Orange City to Celebrate Koningsdag with Community-Wide Events Saturday
Orange City will be filled with orange this weekend as the community celebrates Koningsdag, or King’s Day, on Saturday, April 25th. The event, inspired by a national holiday in the
UNI debuts new school focused on public service
The University of Northern Iowa is marking the launch of its new School of Public Affairs and Service with a conference at the Cedar Falls campus this afternoon. School director
