Liz Brown born in Waterloo, raised in Sumner, grew up in Nashua and lives in Oelwein - Always on the move, but keeping her heart and feet planted in Iowa. Liz is the proud mother of 2 boys and a girl.....and blessed with a grandson too. When not at work Liz enjoys seeking new adventures, finding new places to eat or shop, cooking & baking, wine tastings and spending time with family & friends. Many have told Liz that she has a smile and laugh all her own.
Liz Brown
Weekly Crop Report : Wet Weather Hindered Spring Planting
After the previous week’s near-record corn planting, wet weather hindered spring planting during the week ending May 10, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork...
Northey Comments on Iowa Crop and Weather Report
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.
“Conditions were nearly ideal in much of the state last week and as a result farmers were able to make tremendous progress...
Secretary of Ag Comments on Iowa Crop and Weather Report
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.
“Fieldwork and planting slowed with the cool wet weather that was seen last week, but will likely begin in earnest with several days of warm, dry weather forecast for
IRFA Applauds Kum & Go Announcement to Offer E15
JOHNSTON, IOWA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today praised Kum & Go’s decision to become the first Iowa-based retail chain to offer E15 as a registered fuel.
Four More Probable Cases of Avian Flu in Iowa
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to four probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry farms in Osceola, O’Brien and Sioux Counties in Northwest Iowa. These four new cases would join three confirmed cases of the disease in Iowa...
Accidents Happen Quick, It’s What Happens After That Takes Time
Accidents happen quick, it's what happens after that can take some time. On a Friday just before PROM, the Junior and Senior classes at Waverly-Shell Rock High School were invited to observe an accident simulation. This event was used as an educational tool, to demonstrate what happens and who is involved after the accident...
Cubs Players Lester and Rizzo Make Picture Perfect Catch
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, #34 and first baseman Anthony Rizzo, #44 capitalized on a non-rehearsed, perfect catch this weekend.
Baby Food Recall: Possible Glass in Jar
We are alerting out listeners and viewers to a Beech-Nut Baby Food Recall with the possibility of pieces of glass in the baby food jars.
This week Beech-Nut issued a voluntary baby food recall after one report of a piece of glass found inside a jar of baby food.
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Time is Running Out to Nominate Your Favorite Farm Mom
March 31st is the final day to nominate your favorite farm mom for the 2015 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year award. Five regional winners will be announced at the end of April - and each will receive a 5,000-dollar cash prize.
NASCAR Reaches 7 Million Mile Mark with Ethanol
Since its initial seamless transition to Sunoco Green E-15 in 2011 - NASCAR has now reached 7-million miles on American made ethanol racing fuel.