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CBS storyteller Steve Hartman to be honored by Iowa group (AUDIO)
A journalist many consider the best storyteller on American television today will be in central Iowa later this month to accept the highest honor from the Ray Center at Drake
Crown Pointe Estates Earns Workplace Excellence Award
Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center has been recognized by LeadingAge Iowa with the Excellence in the Workplace Award, honoring efforts to strengthen staffing, training, and workplace culture. The recognition
New Apartment Complex has Broken Ground in Hospers
Construction is underway on a new apartment complex in Hospers, as community leaders look to expand housing options and attract new residents to the area. The project is being developed
‘Right to Repair’ bill clears first hurdle in Iowa House
A bill supporters say would give Iowans a clear right to repair their farm equipment has cleared initial review in the Iowa House. Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman said
Rains bring soil moisture, planting delays
Widespread rains across Missouri are delaying fieldwork, helping activate pre-emergence herbicides and providing much-needed moisture for fields. Drew Lock farms in southern Adair and northern Macon Counties. “I have all
Finstad eyes quick action on year-round E15 after recess
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says year-round, nationwide E15 negotiations are in a good place going into the April recess. Brad Finstad is a Republican from Minnesota.
Profit taking, crude oil pull soybean, corn futures lower
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA acreage numbers were slightly bullish, but the quarterly grain stocks report was bearish. With this of numbers out
Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand
A dairy leader says health-conscious consumers are paying more attention to dairy foods. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield the protein dynamic and change in consumer
Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials
An extension specialist says on-farm research plots can help farmers experiment with products or practices with limited risk. Michigan State University’s Eric Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re trialing these products on
Another year-over-year gain for broiler sets, placements
2026 U.S. broiler hatchery numbers remain on pace to top 2025, implying a larger U.S. flock and increased meat availability. The USDA says 254.778 million broiler-type eggs were set into