September 26, 2025

A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; dry weather centered on the Corn Belt

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Atlantic Coast States, excluding Florida, and parts of the Great Basin.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in a band stretching from the […] The post A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; dry weather centered on the Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Getting excited about broccoli

Through research and innovation, Bayer Vegetable Seeds developed High Rise broccoli. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says the partnership with DNO Produce is helping to increase healthy foods in kids’ diets. She tells Brownfield the feedback from students was a little surprising. AUDIO: Healthy Living on getting excited about broccoli The post Getting excited about broccoli appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

UNI marks 150th anniversary with a full year of Panther pride events

The University of Northern Iowa is kicking off the year-long celebration of its 150th year on Monday with a series of events for students, staff, alumni and families. Randy Pilkington, co-chair of UNI’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, says the first in a long list of festivities on the Cedar Falls campus is the premier of a ceremonial […] View Full Story