The task force lawmakers created to suggest improvements in Iowa’s Area Education Agencies has decided it needs more information before issuing a report. The legislature made changes this year to the funding and structure of AEAs, which provide special education and other services to Iowa schools. Adam Magliari, the superintendent of the Mediapolis school district, […] View Full Story
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President will serve a second term. Board members re-elected Brad Olson from Frederic during Monday’s reorganizational meeting. The board also picked Brian Preder from Weyauwega as President of Rural Mutual Insurance, replacing Kevin Krentz who did not seek re-election to the board. This means Farm Bureau and Rural Mutual Insurance will have […] The post Olson remains Wisconsin Farm Bureau President appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The congressional wheels are in motion to extend the current farm bill into 2025. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield. “I hate to tell you there’s no doubt it’s going to be included in the Continuing Resolution, but that’s what we think is definitely happening. And I don’t know whether I need a daily update […] The post Grassley certain of farm bill extension but unsure on disaster aid appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent an 11-page letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday, expressing a vote of “no confidence” in Wray’s ability to continue leading the bureau. “I specifically left out the word resign,” Grassley says. “I think you can read that I’m very dissatisfied with him, and I think the writing’s on […] View Full Story
The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says the agency continues to explore new trade opportunities in Europe. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield the United Kingdom still imports about 40% of its food, and much of that comes from the European Union. “But as with the Brexit, they are working on trying to figure out who new […] The post NEFB President says expanding trade opportunities is a must for U.S. agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures across southern Florida. The southcentral U.S. will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in an area stretching from southern California and the […] The post A return to mild weather next week across the Heartland; beneficial moisture for some appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Twenty-seven organizations have formed a coalition to urge the Iowa legislature to pass a law that makes it illegal for motorists to have a smart phone in their hand while driving. Luke Hoffman is executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, one of the groups that’s part of the lobbying effort. “We really felt the […] View Full Story
Thanks to a new partnership, Des Moines University’s medical programs may soon have more students from Voorhees University in South Carolina. In DMU’s first collaboration with a historically-black university, Voorhees students who apply and meet admissions requirements will be guaranteed interviews in eligible masters and professional doctorate programs. Molly Moeller, DMU’s senior director of admissions […] View Full Story
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds returned to northwest Iowa Monday to check on the progress of disaster recovery after historic flooding hit early this summer. She first toured Correctionville in Woodbury County with Mayor Ken Bauer. It was her first visit to the town since it was flooded by the Little Sioux River. “The recovery, I […] View Full Story
Concerns over eminent domain highlighted discussion by delegates at the 2024 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) annual meeting. “Our members are pretty clear and have been clear. We do not like eminent domain.” However, IFB president Brian Duncan says delegates recognize the potential opportunity some projects can bring. “Our organization, the last three or four years, […] The post Eminent domain concerns highlight Illinois Farm Bureau discussion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
