Forecasters say heavy rain is likely in parts of Iowa as a cold front arrives this afternoon and tonight, along with the threat of severe weather. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says some areas of the state have a 100-percent chance of rain. “As we get into the afternoon and evening hours, […] View Full Story
Iowa’s Ag Secretary Mike Naig says questions remain following the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy and the closure of their Iowa processing plant. “We’re asking what happened? How did it happen? How did we get here? What actions did the owners and managers of Pure Prairie take that they shouldn’t have and how did we get […] The post Questions remain following Pure Prairie Poultry closure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Having more data is critical for making accurate yield comparisons between Channel products. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Whalen discusses how to find the key factors influencing yield. The post Interpreting Yield Data appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will stretch from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in California, the Great Basin, and […] The post A more active pattern for most, with drought-easing moisture; still mild across the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
As trick-or-treaters hit the streets tomorrow night in many Iowa communities, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse and education manager at the Iowa Poison Control Center, says kids will be eager to sink their teeth into their loot, but […] View Full Story
Iowa voters are being presented with a three-part proposal about who is eligible to vote in Iowa. The amendment proposed for Iowa’s constitution says 17 year olds may vote in a Primary if they’ll be 18 by the General Election. That’s already state law. Another part of the proposed amendment says “only” U.S. citizens may […] View Full Story
