Local, State & Ag News
NASA pushes next-gen soil testing and Earth data
NASA’s Earth Science Division Director says the agency is advancing its soil testing technology to deliver more precise field data. Dr. Karen St. Germain tells Brownfield, “We’re building our next-generation
Iowa high school students make up 32% of community college credit hours
The number of high school students who are also taking community college courses at the same time continues to rise. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says
NPPC backs updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and
USDA names Colton Buckley head of NRCS
The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of
China expands access for U.S. beef exports
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access for American beef. Dan Halstrom says China has granted
Crop scouts advised to end field checks with tick checks as reports increase
A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of
The Minnesota Porkcast: Grillfest – a summer treat featuring pork
2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that
Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities
An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026. “It absolutely does
Program trains carpenters, electricians while fixing up Iowa’s run-down houses
A new program in central Iowa will train people for a trade apprenticeship and preserve low-income homes. Participants in the Work that Improves Housing program will go through residential and
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll
The preseason Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll. Class 4A Rank Team 2025 Record 1 Sioux City East 37-6 2 Waukee 25-14 3 Cedar Rapids Prairie 30-10 4 West
