An extension agronomist says harvest could pick up steam in parts of Iowa as early as next week. Iowa State University’s Meaghan Anderson says some central Iowa farmers have high expectations for their corn and soybean crops. “The farmers I’ve talked with have pretty strong feelings about the crop. And I do too. I’ve heard…… Continue Reading
Hinson frustrated with farm bill delays
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new five-year farm bill. “I’m frustrated with the fact we haven’t been able to get that bill done,” she said. “It was due last year at this time. September 30th comes on the same date every year. We’ve known this was…… Continue Reading
A 2025 Farm Bill means lost time
If a new farm bill isn’t completed this year, Jake Westlin with the National Association of Wheat Growers says it’s not likely Congress will address it quickly in 2025. “There’s going to be a new president. That person would have the opportunity to appoint their leadership and that takes up time with the U.S. Senate.…… Continue Reading
DEKALB named official corn seed of the Field of Dreams movie site
The Rahe Brothers of Dyersville, Iowa, have farmed the Field of Dreams movie site for more than 20 years. Andy and Adam Rahe plant DEKALB DKC64-64RIB in the fields surrounding the site of the iconic 1989 Field of Dreams baseball movie. Jamie Horton, DEKALB brand manager, says there’s nothing more American than baseball in small-town…… Continue Reading
Look What You Can Now Do to Celebrate Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett is an important part of American history. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
5 Joey + Rory Songs to Celebrate Joey’s Heavenly Birthday
Only one song cracked the country Top 40, but many more made an impact with fans. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Is Almost Unrecognizable at New York Fashion Week
Lainey Wilson almost didn’t look like Lainey Wilson in her first appearance at New York Fashion Week. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Specialty crop import increases reflect waning U.S. production
An ag economist says America’s dependance on foreign fruits and vegetables has quadrupled over the past four years. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Loren Koeman tells Brownfield the pace imports have increased is alarming. “We continue to import more and more fruits and vegetables, and that deficit is projected to be $63 billion more fruits and vegetables…… Continue Reading
Soybeans show promise at start of long-term ecological study
The director of a long-term agricultural research project says soybeans have shown the most profit potential when using more diverse rotations. Phil Robertson is with Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Project. “We know we can be profitable and even more profitable with some (crops) using the aspirational system, not necessarily because of…… Continue Reading
Post Malone ‘F-1 Trillion’ Tour Setlist Leans Heavy on New Music
In total, 12 of the 27 songs from the album and its deluxe version were featured on the opening night setlist. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
