The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says 4-H continues to meet the needs of youth across the country. Emily Saveraid tells Brownfield it’s importance to recognize the legacy of 4-H and how the organization empowers young people. “We really say that 4-H helps young people be ready,” she said. “Ready for what’s next,…… Continue Reading

Across the Corn Belt, cool, dry weather favors summer crops that are in the reproductive to filling stage of development.  On August 4, nearly one-half (46%) of the U.S. corn had reached the dough stage, while 59% of the soybeans were setting pods.  Later Friday, Midwestern high temperatures should range from near 65°F in the…… Continue Reading

The Centers for Disease Control will invest ten million dollars in two new projects to protect the health of farmworkers. Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Director, Dr. Keith Poulson tells Brownfield some funding will go towards developing an avian influenza vaccine. “About 250 million dollars to help develop H5-specific RNA subunit vaccines, so very similar using…… Continue Reading