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 Cattlemen’s Association To Hold Educational Forums
Continual improvement is an important part of farm management, especially when profitability challenges arise.
Ag Lending Crisis Averted with Budget Patch
All available ag lending money the government had was given out to farmers during the last fiscal year to help them through the worst economic downturn in decades. An Associated Press article says, despite that, no one who qualifies for a farm loan will be turned down over the next four months, thanks in part to an unusual item recently passed by Congress...
ISU Study Shows Wind Turbines May Benefit Crops
An Iowa State University study is suggesting that turbines used to capture wind energy may have a benefit on crops in the fields.
UPDATE: Body Of Missing Plainfield Woman Identified
The Iowa State Medical Examiner has positively identified a body found near Plainfield just over two months ago.
Oelwein Honors 75th Anniversary of Attacks at Pearl Harbor
The 75th Anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor is Wednesday December 7th. The American Legion Ross Reid Post 9 and Auxiliary is again honoring those who served and those you lost their lives.
The public is invited to a short ceremony at Veterans Park in Oelwein, on Wednesday, 11:00 am to remember...
Consider an Iowa Grown Christmas Tree this Holiday Season
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encouraged Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season.
“Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said...
Six State Lawsuit Against CA Poultry Cage Rules Rejected
Six states filed a lawsuit to stop California’s new poultry law that prohibits the sale of eggs from chickens that aren’t raised within strict space requirements.
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
Midwest Ag bankers continue to raise serious concerns about the farm economy. An Ag Web Dot Com report says the Rural Mainstreet Index has remained below the neutral growth mark for 15 months in a row.
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
The price of American farmland may be heading for its first significant drop since the mid-1980s. MetLife Agricultural Finance says that based on certain measurements, market conditions are the worst they’ve been since the Farm Crisis.
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged following its latest policy meeting Wednesday.