The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved Community Attraction and Tourism or CAT grants today for three communities. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Le Mars is receiving one of the grants. “The community of Le Mar’s was awarded one million dollars to enhance their city park with the construction of pickleball courts, outdoor fitness, and […] View Full Story
A south-central Nebraska farmer says he’s picking up the pieces after severe storms decimated his crops and operation this past weekend. Doug Saathoff farms near Trumbull, and he says high winds, hail, heavy rain and a possible tornado left a path of destruction on Saturday. “We had 7 bins standing and they’re all laying on […] The post Nebraska farmer surveys devastation after storms flatten bins, damage crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for July 8, 2026. The post MU Extension and Missouri Soybeans Field Day to Feature Ag Research, Robotics and Precision Spraying appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Renovation is underway for another of the historic animal buildings at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says the renovation of the swine barn will cost nearly $20 million. “When completed, it will be the largest renovation project in fair history. And it’s a three-year overhaul of a building that was first […] View Full Story
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 63 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse funds for impacted communities under the state’s Disaster Relief Fund program. The 63 counties impacted include Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Boone, Brown, Carroll, […] The post Indiana Governor declares disaster emergency for 63 counties appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield Mexico has regulatory barriers in place, but. “There does seem to be a growing openness and understanding in Mexico that they really could benefit from opening their market […] The post RFA: USMCA review could boost ethanol sales south of the border appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Class 4A 1. Sioux City East (28-1), LW #1 2. Indianola (19-2), LW #2 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie (19-3), LW #3 4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (19-4), LW #5 5. Waukee (16-6),LW #7 6. Pleasant Valley (17-5), LW #4 7. Urbandale (18-7), LW #6 8. Cedar Falls (14-6), LW #8 9. Fort Dodge (23-5), LW #9 […] View Full Story
Health officials in central Iowa are creating a cancer plan to reduce the effects of the disease in the area. The Polk County Cancer Coalition is made up of community members and healthcare professionals who will look at ways to increase access to prevention, early detection and after-cancer care. Juliann Van Liew, director of the […] View Full Story
Iowa’s fashion mavens and aspiring seamstresses have the opportunity to join a new members-only Collection Couture Club designed for people who admire style, but also want to study it, and get close enough to see the stitches. Christina Kastell, curator of history and anthropology at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, says the […] View Full Story
BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta have spawned soybean diseases. He tells Brownfield seed treatments have been somewhat effective against Rhizoctonia and Pythium, but growers need to stay vigilant throughout the growing season. The post Seedling diseases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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