State officials are urging northwest Iowans who’ve lost food, appliances or a job due to recent flooding to check to see if they qualify for federal food assistance. “Some folks may be in a position where they haven’t asked for government assistance before,” Erin Drinnin, community access coordinator for the Iowa Department of Human Services, […] View Full Story
One of the smallest cities in Eastern Iowa with a population of around 50, is no longer considered a city at all. Randalia was officially unincorporated on June 30th. Former City Clerk Katrina Lane has lived in Randalia most of her life, and talked with KCRG TV about the impact of the city becoming unincorporated. […] View Full Story
Thirteen businesses will get state money this year from a fund designed to help small-scale meat processors. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says the grants total more than $970,000. “Eligible projects under the Butchery and Revitalization Fund would include expanding or refurbishing an existing facility or establishing a new business,” she says. Kappleman […] View Full Story
Every growing season is unique, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says this year is presenting some unique challenges. He tells Brownfield growers need to be aware of the crop disease triangle, which consists of a pathogen, the right environment, and a susceptible host crop. The post Crop Disease Triangle appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Class 4A (Final) 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (31-4), LW #1 2. Dallas Center-Grimes (32-2), LW #2 3. Iowa City High (31-6), LW #3 4. Johnston (30-5), LW #5 5. Ankeny Centennial (25-10), LW #5 6. Linn-Mar (27-9), LW #6 7. Davenport North (28-11), LW #9 8. Waukee Northwest (22-14), LW #8 9. Iowa City Liberty […] View Full Story
The director of water quality research at the Illinois Corn Growers Association says new data better shows how nitrogen management and tillage effect a farm’s profitability. Dr. Laura Gentry says the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program has found nitrogen recommendations are accurate. “The University of Illinois maximum return to nitrogen system has predicted the most […] The post Precision Conservation Management releases new data appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Two stranded kayakers were rescued Sunday afternoon in the Boone River near Webster City. The Webster City and Stratford Fire Departments along with Van Diest Medical Center EMS and the Hamilton County Sheriff and Conservation Departments responded to rescue the kayakers who were stuck on a log in the Boone River. The two were reported […] View Full Story
One of the Republican leaders in the state senate who faced a strong challenge in June’s GOP Primary is resigning. Waylon Brown of Osage is a farmer who owns a construction company. He’s been a state senator since 2017 and has been the majority whip for Senate Republicans. In a written statement, Brown said his […] View Full Story
Forecasters say parts of Wright and Franklin counties got up to a half-foot of rain overnight, bringing flash flooding to communities including Alexander, Clarion and Eagle Grove. Wright County Emergency Management Coordinator Jarika Beecher says many basements were flooded and many roads were impassible as municipal crews tried to keep up with the torrents. “We […] View Full Story
Wisconsin’s Soybean Marketing Board looks forward to getting an in-state soybean crushing plant. Farmer Andy Bensend is on the board and tells Brownfield the dairy and poultry producers need soybean meal, yet Wisconsin soybeans must travel a long way to get back to Wisconsin farms. “It’s another thing we’ve been working really, really hard on […] The post Wisconsin farmers await first soybean processing plant appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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