Local, State & Ag News
Another outbreak of wildfires scorch Western Corn Belt
Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents
USTR: Trade talks aim to expand exports for U.S. soybeans
The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve
Biofuels supporters push for year-round E15 in farm bill amendment
Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for
Senator: nuclear plants must help start ISU engineering program to get tax break
A bill ready for debate in the Iowa Senate would create a sales tax rebate for nuclear power plant construction and require any company that gets the tax break to
Three dead in Mason City house due to drug overdoses
Autopsies confirm drugs caused the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a Mason City house in February. The Mason City Police Department was called in the late
Potato planting has started in Wisconsin
Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters
Aspiring food entrepreneurs in 3 Iowa counties can borrow Crop Cart
A new project called the Crop Cart is bringing innovative, mobile food processing equipment and hands-on education to several Iowa communities. The cart is a pilot project through Iowa State
Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data
The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield the agency’s data is valuable, but there’s a misunderstanding
Sioux Center Health Expanding Services, Leading Regional Partnerships to Keep Care Local
Sioux Center Health is continuing to expand services, form regional partnerships, and plan for future growth. Speaking on the Sioux County Radio program The Daily Grind, CEO Cory Nelson says
Seasons Center to Host Free Family Carnival for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will host a free, family-friendly carnival on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kinsey Elementary School in Sioux Center. The event is
