No big surprises in USDA report, markets trading weather
A commodities economist says there weren’t many surprises in the October USDA report. USDA raised U.S. corn production and lowered U.S. soybean production slightly and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group […]
Iowa sky watchers are hoping for a repeat show from the Northern Lights
Social media pages are lit up by photos Iowans took of the Northern Lights last night and stargazers are hoping for a repeat tonight. There are few certain things in […]
Combines are rolling as Iowa’s clear skies make for a quick harvest
Weather conditions are ideal for harvest and Iowa farmers are able to move at a quick pace this year. Andy Sabers farms north of Manchester and says it’s not often […]
Yield changes impact cotton, rice crop projections
The USDA’s adjustments to 2024 cotton and rice production estimates are based on yield changes. This year’s upland cotton crop is seen at 13.685 million bales, 2% below September on […]
Man caught selling drugs to Storm Lake informant gets 25 year sentence
A Denison man found guilty of selling about a quarter pound of meth in Storm Lake has been sentenced to prison. In July of last year, Martin Mancilla-Gomez was arrested […]
South Dakota lawmaker remembered for ag-impact
A former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, Tim Johnson, passed away this week due to complications following a stroke. He served Congress for nearly 30 years and is responsible for […]
More fall calves coming to market due to dryness
The owner of a cattle auction barn in western South Dakota says the dry conditions mean more cattle are coming to town. “They’re definitely moving early.” Justin Tupper with St. […]
Iowa Supreme Court upholds teen’s sentence for murdering Fairfield teacher
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of a Fairfield teen who pleaded guilty to murdering his Spanish teacher. Willard Miller, who was 16 at the time of the […]
Iowa Supreme Court uphold teen’s sentence for murdering Fairfield teacher
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of a Fairfield teen who pleaded guilty to murdering his Spanish teacher. Willard Miller, who was 16 at the time of the […]
Storms affect cotton yield and quality in MO Bootheel
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says Tropical Storms Francine and Helene haven’t done any favors for the cotton crop this fall. Barry Bean from Pemiscot County says most of […]
