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
Iowa Preliminary Weather Summary for week of April 17, 2016
It was a very dry week across Iowa. The only precipitation was a few sprinkles reported across far northern Iowa on Tuesday (12th) night. Very light rain did finally move into far western Iowa late Sunday (17th) night but occurred too late to be reflected in this week’s statistics...
Weekly Iowa Crop Report for April 17th, 2016
Iowa farmers had ample opportunities for fieldwork with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending April 17, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition to oat planting, corn planting began in earnest in most areas with scattered reports of soybean planting...
Deere announces joint venture with Hagie Manufacturing
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 29, 2016) - Deere & Company has entered a joint venture with Hagie Manufacturing, the U.S. market leader in high-clearance sprayers.
East Penn To Build New Facility And Bring Jobs To Oelwein
East Penn Manufacturing Company has finalized agreements to build a new facility in Oelwein to fill, form, finish and distribute automotive batteries.
Weekly Crop Report, November 8, 2015
Harvest activities wound down, while fall tillage, tiling, and fertilizer applications continued during the week ending November 8, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers used the 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest corn for grain, harvest soybeans, and haul and spread manure...
Iowa Weekly Crop Report, November 1, 2015
Harvest and fieldwork activities were dampened due to rain during the week ending November 1, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers used the 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest corn for grain, harvest soybeans, work on fall tillage, install and repair tile and terraces, and apply dry fertilizer...
Farmers Reminded to Wait on Fertilizer Application
Farmers are reminded to wait until soil temperatures remain below 50 degrees Fahrenheit before applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer this fall. Harvest is progressing rapidly in many parts of the state and officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach said that waiting can help reduce nitrogen loss and better pro
Barbie Made Me Do It
How many times do you have to say NO before your Barbie will listen? This precious 3 year old toddler kept telling Barbie no, but a hundred times Barbie said yes. The peer pressure was just to much for this little princess to handle and she caved. Dad wa...
The Fall Color Change is Coming
Fire Red, Harvest Yellow and Rusty Orange, Fall in Iowa. It's a statement on it's own. Never said a word about leaves, but you know that's what I am talking about.
Iowa’s Very Own Pumpkins, Apples and More
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encouraged Iowans to get out and enjoy Iowa apples, pumpkins and other fall produce by visiting one of the many farms that sell directly to consumers or at the local farmers market. Timely rains and a warm September have helped produce a plentiful apple and pumpkin crop in Iowa.