A crop entomologist at the University of Illinois says this summer was one of the worst on record for corn aphid infestations. Nick Seiter says portions of central Illinois were especially hard it. “It’s the first time I’ve ever actually recommended people treat for them.” He says, “One of the big things that made things […] The post Corn aphid damage coming to light appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa is the first stop this weekend on the national tour of what’s known as the Banned Wagon, as publishing giant Penguin Random House offers free books that are the focus of court battles and controversy. Jan Danielson Kaiser, spokeswoman for Beaverdale Books in Des Moines, says they have a long list of speakers who […] View Full Story
Artists from communities across southwest Iowa will be featured in a multi-city showcase this weekend, starting this afternoon. The Southwest Iowa Art Tour is in its 11th year with displays in Page, Fremont, Montgomery, Mills, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties. Tour coordinator Rebecca Castle Laughlin says there’s a wide range of art, including: painting, sculpture, photography, […] View Full Story
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says it’s been difficult for Iowans trying to recover from this year’s floods and tornadoes to navigate federal disaster programs. “FEMA and SBA did quickly set up recovery centers and I want to thank them for that,” Ernst says, “but business owners were left frustrated by the two agencies’ lack of […] View Full Story
