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Reintroducing ancient grains into our diets
Ancient grains are nutrient-rich foods that are high in fiber and protein and loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So what is an ancient grain? Think Quinoa, buckwheat, or sorghum. Nate Blum is with Sorghum United. AUDIO: Healthy Living on ancient grains … View Full Story
IL winter wheat crop ahead of schedule
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says the state’s wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski, assistant professor, tells Brownfield… “It was really warm in February and March and that got the wheat to come out of winter dormancy much earlier than normal.” She says, “The crop is about […]
Western Illinois farmer satisfied with planting progress so far
A western Illinois farmer says he’s satisfied with planting progress to this point. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County, tells Brownfield a mid-April window was productive. “We’re all done with corn and about 75% done with beans, but for our area it’s probably pretty close.” He says, “I would say 80% of the corn […]
Participants praise Polk County guaranteed income program
A guaranteed income program in central Iowa marked one year of monthly payments this week. Some of the 110 participants who get $500 each month in the UpLift program spoke at an event celebrating the program, but used only their first names to keep their part in the program confidential. Nicole from Des Moines is […]
IL Corn: More work to be done for E-15
Illinois corn farmers say more work is needed to ensure access to E-15 is uninterrupted. Dave Loos, director of research and business development with the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says the recent emergency waiver granting summertime sales of E-15 in eight midwestern states was a step in the right direction. “The administration has to renew […]
New Closure Affects Frequently Used Route Along Highway 75
The new intersection of Highway 75 and 13th Street South in Sioux Center will be closed beginning Monday, May 20th, due to the continued Highway 75 construction project. Motorists will still be allowed to use 14th Street SE, near Sioux County Livestock to access Highway 75 South, which is currently not paved. Highway 75 will […]
Cookies cut cow feed costs
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is lowering his cost of production with an unusual feed ingredient. Dave Daniels and his multi-family dairy partnership are using cookie waste to replace some of the corn silage and more expensive feed additives. “The dry matter content is probably in that 90-92%, somewhere in there, so it’s going to be […]
Rep. Bost: House farm bill checks the boxes
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic heading into next week’s scheduled farm bill mark up. “I wish it had been done several months ago, but hey, we’re going where we need to go,” he says. Southern Illinois Republican Mike Bost says the House’s bill addresses the needs of farmers. “The key […]
New exhibit opens in West Branch to honor the Hoovers’ 150th birthdays
This year marks what would’ve been the 150th birthdays of both President Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou, and a special exhibit will open tomorrow at his birthplace in West Branch to celebrate the sesquicentennial. Aaron Scheinblum, spokesman for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, says visitors will discover the lives of the Hoovers […]
