An Iowa ag business will have its first non-family member leading the organization later this year. Sukup Manufacturing announced that Chief Financial Officer Tom Mangan will become the company’s next president and CEO as part of their succession planning. The Shefield company started in 1963, and is known for its grain bins and other ag […] View Full Story
Iowa State seniors Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones have been invited to play in the 2025 NABC-Reese’s College All-Star Game. They are the ninth and 10th Cyclones invited to play in the game in the game’s history. Due to rehabbing his multiple injuries from the end of the season, Gilbert will not be participating in […] View Full Story
Josh Sash and Bryston Williams have joined the University of Iowa men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coaches, it was announced by head coach Ben McCollum. Sash and Williams join McCollum in Iowa City after serving on his staff at Drake a season ago. The duo helped guide the Bulldogs to a school-record 31 victories, […] View Full Story
Iowa’s economy saw a significant upward bounce during the past month, but analysts fear the volatility of the current international trade climate will mean a big drop is likely for the month — and months — ahead. The latest Creighton University survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states during March showed […] View Full Story
The deadline to vote for your favorite student design for Iowa’s new education license plate is now two weeks away. Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says the current plate has been used since 1997. “That’s why the Iowa Department of Education launched this first-of-its-kind design challenge to help us celebrate education across Iowa while […] View Full Story
From the field to the elevator and then over highways and railroads, Michigan soybeans have a long journey to the port. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Agricultural Commodities on how they ship food-grade soybeans with safety in mind. The post Shipping Michigan Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It was this week in 1925, radio station WOWO debuted in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brownfield Ag News radio network is pleased to announce the heritage ag radio station has joined the network. “Congratulations to WOWO on a century of local radio!” said Cyndi Young, Director of Brownfield. “Brownfield is uniquely qualified to provide agricultural programming […] The post Brownfield Ag News announces partnership with WOWO appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Ag Education on the Move is a comprehensive curriculum that provides third-grade students across the state with information about the state’s agriculture industries. In this episode, program director Heather Fletcher discusses how support from the Missouri Beef Industry Council makes the beef lesson possible. The post Investing in Youth Education appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
With the arrival of warmer weather, Iowans are more prone to get outside and exercise, and if you’re searching for something easy that also has a positive impact on your health, consider the simple act of walking. Jessica Boland, a wellness consultant at Gundersen Health, says walking involves no expensive or special equipment, other than […] View Full Story
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced during a visit to Iowa that her agency will release over half a billion dollars to expand the number of U.S. retail outlets that sell E15. Grants may be used to upgrade fuel pumps and other infrastructure so gasoline blended with a higher percentage of ethanol may be sold. […] View Full Story
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