Author Archives: Tom Robinson

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Frost Advisory for all of Iowa. According to the NWS, temperatures are forecast to dip to 32 to 36 degrees from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. F...

Teen Accused Of Threatening Violence Against Central IA High School Arrested (Newton, IA) -- A teen accused of threatening to commit an act of violence at a Central Iowa school has been arrested. Poli...

(Atlantic) Atlantic posted a 145 and captured the team title at a boy's golf qudrangular on Thursday at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. JJ Martin of Shenandoah led the field with an even par 34. F...

(Washington, D.C.) USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez discussed the potential for cattle herd expansion during a meeting with farm broadcasters at Washington Watch this week, noting that profitabil...

(Washington, D.C.) USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey told farm broadcast reporters in Washington, D.C., that warming ocean waters signal an emerging El Nio, expected to take shape by late spring or early...

(Washington D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appearing at a press conference late Tuesday afternoon stated for years American farmers, and ranchers have faced high fertilizer prices....

(Washington D.C.) The "One Farmer, One File" initiative is a major modernization effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to create a single, unified digital record for each farmer...

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(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorm chances will increase from west to east this evening into the overnight hours. A few strong storms may occur, particularly in ...

(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is safe after being rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner when loud bangs were heard. The President, First Lady, Vice President and other dignitaries...