Survey: Iowa farmland values rose in 2009 (The Fairfield Ledger) A survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shows the value of good quality Iowa farmland rose by 3 percent during the last quarter of 2009 and 4 percent during the year.

Johnson will be ag agent (Watertown Daily Times) JEFFERSON - Heidi Johnson will begin work as the full-time agriculture agent for the Jefferson County University of Wisconsin-Extension on April 1. She has been acting as the part-time, interim agent since May of 2009.

Southeast counties among unhealthiest (The Fairfield Ledger) Southeast Iowa counties, including Jefferson and Van Buren counties, rank near the bottom in the state in a county-by-county health-ranking list released recently.

Bill would restore some tuition benefits for Wisconsin veterans (La Crosse Tribune) MADISON - A bill in the state Legislature would restore somecollege tuition benefits for Wisconsin veterans that wereeliminated in the latest state budget.

Wisconsin Badgers RB John Clay sidelined for spring practices (ESPN) Wisconsin junior running back John Clay will miss all of spring practice as he recovers from surgery to relieve pain in his ankles.

Wisconsin high court to rule on Volvo, dealer dispute (The Trucker) MADISON , Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday on a dispute between a Wausau truck dealership and a major manufacturer of highway tractors.