Northwestern’s Gramstad to Transfer to Nebraska
The 2023 NAIA Player of the Year, Jalyn Gramstad, has made the decision to use his final years of eligibility by transferring to play football at the University of Nebraska. […]
Iowa couple sentenced to prison for helping son flee U.S. are paroled
A northwest Iowa couple found guilty of helping their son flee the country rather than stand trial for attempted murder have been paroled after serving a fraction of their prison […]
May unenployment holds at 2.8%
The jobs numbers are out for May and Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says they are positive. “The unemployment rate remained the same (2.8%), although the national unemployment rate […]
AEM says some farmers are replacing older tractors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says the sales market for tractors remains generally soft. Curt Blades is their Senior Vice President. He tells Brownfield, “I wouldn’t say cause for concerns, […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat all lower heading into Friday
Soybeans were lower as traders continue to watch crop development weather. There are chances for rain for much of the Midwest in the extended forecast, while other areas remain heavily […]
Swine disease challenges in “hog-dense” southern Minnesota
Keeping pigs healthy has been challenging for some pork producers this spring. Wanda Patsche farms in Martin County in southern Minnesota and says it’s a “hog-dense” area. “And our issue […]
Sioux Center Independence Day Fireworks
Independence Day Fireworks in Sioux Center will be Thursday, July 4 at 10 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from the south edge of the Ridge Golf Course. The public can […]
Cattle futures mostly lower ahead of On Feed reaport
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed numbers. August lives closed $.45 higher at $182.55 […]
H5N1 continues to spread in Iowa
Another case of H5N1 Influenza A has been reported in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease has been detected in a commercial turkey flock […]
The corn needs a drink of water
Dry conditions are worsening in parts of Missouri and a seed advisor with Beck’s Hybrids says it’s time to irrigate the corn. “We are ready for that drink.” Clarissa Cauthorn […]
