House Republicans are calling for more support of Iowa K-12 students than Governor Reynolds and Senate Republicans have proposed. During a House Appropriations Committee meeting late this afternoon, Representative Dan Gelbach of Urbandale said the House GOP plan would amount to an extra $180 in state spending per student for the next school year. “We […] View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds is calling for the state-owned fiber optic network to be sold “as soon as possible.” Governor Terry Branstad touted the Iowa Communications Network in 1989 as the cyber highway for K-12 students to take classes they weren’t able to get in their local district. Molly Severn, deputy chief of staff for Iowa’s […] View Full Story
A new dual-chamber baler with single-row output is helping address labor challenges that continue in the ag sector. Cort Morris, Kubota product manager says the innovative design means one operator, one tractor, and one machine that does the work of two. He tells Brownfield the new high-capacity small square balers with the SSB Series (SSB2014 […] The post Dual chamber balers improve field efficiency for producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Innovation and technology are crucial to advancements in ag equipment. Marc Heater, director of sales and marketing for Amazone says when it comes to soil tillage, technological innovations have made working the ground more sustainable and efficient. The company’s Catros Compact Disc Harrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. He tells Brownfield, from the […] The post Innovation has been key to improved soil tillage efficiency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Case IH recently launched its all-new Puma series tractor that features the latest in precision technology, increases productivity, and optimizes time in the field. Shawn Duren, a livestock product specialist for Case IH says the tractor is a perfect fit for livestock producers. He says the compact and powerful design has a 20 percent tighter […] The post Case IH Puma series tractor enhances movement and operator experience appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A bill that would let Iowa cigar bars sell liquor could be debated in a senate committee this week. Chuck Ripley owns The Cigar Social USA shop just off I-80 in Davenport and he’s urging lawmakers to pass the bill. “We’re a high end premium cigar lounge and we should be able to serve you a […] View Full Story
An Algona man is in the research phase of a project to write a book about the how railroads shaped Kossuth County after it was founded in 1851. Richard Shieck said at one time there were 26 railroad depots in Kossuth County. “The idea back at that time was that they were trying to have […] View Full Story
Case IH has launched its latest additions to its Farmall series of tractors. Morgen Dietrich, product manager for Case IH says the new Farmall 35A and 40A compact tractors have a more open design and make work easier and more efficient. He tells Brownfield the adaptable design helps operators save both time and money. AUDIO: […] The post Tractors built for versality appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The incoming chairman for the Missouri Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers says strong relationships and multi-generational teamwork are key to keeping family farms successful. “I think it’s important different generations work together to come up with new ideas and make things more profitable on the farm.” Spencer Bachmann and his wife, Rachel, raises livestock […] The post Incoming MOFB Young Farmers chair emphasizes multi-generational farm success appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s glad to see a fix to Proposition 12 included in House Ag Committee’s latest farm bill draft. Scott Hays tells Brownfield “it looks like we might finally get our day in Congress to try and get a fix in for this problem.” The proposal in […] The post MO Pork Association applauds Prop 12 Fix in House Farm Bill draft appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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