A cropping systems specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says insect pressure has been extremely variable this season. Ron Seymore tells Brownfield western bean cutworm infestations have been unusually high in corn. “The moth flight was very high. That insect will lay its eggs on the corn as its tasseling and the eggs will hatch…… Continue Reading
Is This Brandon Blackstock’s Final Photo?
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband was all smiles with his family weeks before his death. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end the week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.58. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5750 to $0.58. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0250 at $1.85. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8350 to $1.85. Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 at $1.7975. No sales were recorded. …… Continue Reading
Soybean aphids nearing thresholds in northwest Minnesota
A northwest Minnesota farmer tells Brownfield soybean aphid pressure is at or near threshold levels. Blair Hoseth farms near Mahnomen. “We’ve sprayed one field (for aphids), and then we’ve had some in another field. But the beneficials seem like they’ve done a decent job this year, so if we have a little patience to leave…… Continue Reading
Weather challenges make putting up hay difficult
Persistently wet weather this summer has frustrated many alfalfa growers, including Jolene Riessen in northwest Iowa. “The deal with the alfalfa is just trying to get it up around the rain showers. It’s been a real challenge this year.” Riessen farms near Ida Grove and tells Brownfield it took a long time to finish the…… Continue Reading
Making a lasting impact on the ag industry
This year’s Purdue Extension Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award winner says she wants to make a lasting impact on the industry. Miami County native Alexandra Merritt says her passion started for agriculture started from working on the family farm. “Through 4-H and my passion for my county, I wanted to constantly give back to…… Continue Reading
Sen. Grassley reflects on favorite state fair activities, hasn’t missed a fair since 1974
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says he hasn’t missed an Iowa State Fair in more than 50 years. Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s been a consistent fairgoer since 1974. “I went to a few fairs before then, but not on a regular basis,” he said. “Now the fair is regularly on my schedule.” He…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown’s Wife Katelyn Brown Talks About Having a 4th Baby
Katelyn Brown just shared some heartfelt news about their family dynamics, and it’s bound to resonate with fans everywhere. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
4-H Exhibits Building packed with high-quality projects at 2025 Iowa State Fair
The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says the Iowa State Fair is a significant showcase for 4-H members across the state. Emily Saveraid says the 4-H Exhibits Building is packed with high-quality projects. “There’s lots of amazing projects and exhibits for folks to see and check out. There’s some working exhibits and presentations.…… Continue Reading
Minnesota feedlot permit application fee hike paused
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has paused an increase to feedlot permit application fees. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick says the 48 percent hike for air permits and 56 percent raise for water permits came as a surprise August 1st. “And then we were notified on August…… Continue Reading
