Northwest Iowa Community College Thunder Athletic Recap
Men’s Soccer – 9/15 @ Briar Cliff University, Sioux CityFinal Score: Briar Cliff JV 5, NCC 0 The NCC Thunder men’s soccer team faced off against Briar Cliff’s JV squad […]
Iowa Utilities Commission OKs hike in Alliant electric, gas rates
State regulators have approved an increase in the rates for Alliant Energy electric and gas customers. Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy provides electricity to half a million customers in Iowa. According to […]
Growing Ohio’s ethanol industry
An ethanol specialist says ethanol provides benefits to farmers and consumers. Brad Moffit with Ohio Corn and Wheat says work continues to increase access to ethanol. “It’s a better fuel,” he […]
Ames launches upgrade to water system to slash nitrate releases
A $53-million project south of Ames is part of an effort to reach targets in Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The Water Pollution Control Facility handles around six million gallons of […]
Over-the-top dicamba still uncertain in 2025
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says much uncertainty remains around the availability of over-the-top dicamba products in 2025. “That’s the $64,000 question.” Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield […]
Area Scores: September 8-14, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024 GPAC FOOTBALLConcordia 42, Dakota Wesleyan 7Doane 26, Waldorf 7Hastings 44, Briar Cliff 35Morningside 28, Midland 21Northwestern 38, Mount Marty 3 COLLEGE VOLLEYBALLNorthwestern 3, Dordt 0 (25-19, […]
Drought conditions cause early Ohio harvest
An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway. Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow. “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were […]
Vander Stoep’s Name Will Appear On November Ballot As Libertarian Candidate For Lyon Co. Sheriff
Rock Rapids, Iowa — Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s name will appear on the general election ballot — as a Libertarian. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Brian Hilt won the […]
Prospects and coping strategies during the ag economy downturn
Navigating the downturn in the ag economy. Ohio State ag economist Seungki Lee says farmers continue to face tight margins. “Outcome prices are going down,” he says. “That’s kind of […]
Late-season warmth for most; widely-scattered showers & storms on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, warm, mostly dry weather favors summer crop maturation. Such conditions are especially beneficial in the northwestern Corn Belt, where crop development continues to lag the normal […]
