E15 bill introduced in U.S. House
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would enable year-round sales of E15 fuel blends nationwide. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie […]
NCC Thunder Athletics Update
Men’s Soccer vs. #3 Northeast Community College (NE) Hawks: The Thunder men’s soccer team faced a tough matchup on Wednesday, September 25, falling 9-0 to the third-ranked Northeast Hawks. Despite […]
Corn Belt Ports expand
The executive coordinating director of Corn Belt Ports says Iowa farmers along the Mississippi River will have better long-term access to export markets thanks to the formation of the Ports […]
Practicing risk management
How farmers can manage risk on their operations. We’ll hear from Beth Sheckelhoff with Ohio State Extension about how to prepare management practices. The post Practicing risk management appeared first […]
Hog inventory up slightly, pork demand remains crucial
A livestock economist says the slight year-over-year increase to the U.S. hog herd could pressure producer profitability. Iowa State University’s Lee Schulz says there are modest profits in the industry […]
Two injured in a UTV accident near Sioux Center
Two people were injured in a UTV accident on Wednesday, south of Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s office says that the accident happened around 9pm, in a beant field […]
Weekend concert to help rebuild Greenfield fire station, flattened by twister
A live music and auction event in Greenfield this weekend aims to help the western Iowa community as it continues to recover from the deadly tornado that hit back in […]
Expansion Complete at Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa, Sept. 26, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield Thursday, announced the completion of a medical facility expansion project […]
UI’s new insurance major ranks #8 in the nation
The University of Iowa’s undergraduate insurance degree program has only been around a year, and it’s already being named among the top ten such programs in the country. Martin Grace, […]
AFBF outlines “severe consequences” port strike could have on ag
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the looming port strike could have severe consequences for the U.S. ag industry. Danny Munch says the most significant disruptions would […]
