The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Friday, May 17, 2013  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A $500,000 gift was given to the Centerville campus of Indian Hills by Morgan Cline.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Macon has a beekeepers club.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A deadline is approaching for owners who want to recognize their generational farms in Iowa.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says spring nesting season is a critical time for pheasants.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Thursday, March 14, 2013 

Monday, March 11, 2013  The melting snow is having a positive effect on lawns, giving good moisture to topsoil in ways that will pay off in the spring.

Friday, March 08, 2013  If you know someone how has had a farm in the family for a long time, this award might be for them.