Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with most of the trading activity focused on powder. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.6025. No sales were recorded. […]
LULAC of Iowa seeks state’s list of potential non-citizens on voter rolls
The League of United Latin American Citizens is asking Iowa’s secretary of state for his list of 2022 people who’ve registered to vote, but will be required to cast provisional […]
Mississippi River levels continue decline at crucial time
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says a third straight fall of low water levels on the Mississippi River is dealing a blow to ag transportation at a […]
Hinson, Corkery react to Biden plan to force insurers to cover contraceptives
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion says she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but she’s raising concerns about a Biden Administration proposal. It would […]
Dietary Guidelines committee favors an increase in more plant-based protein, NCBA pushes back
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending consumers shift to a more plant-based diet and limit their consumption of red and processed meats. Dr. Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian and […]
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Brazil rejects request to remove ethanol import tariff
The USDA says Brazil has denied requests to remove its 18% tariff on ethanol imports. In a statement, the agency said it’s the second time the Tariff Changes Committee of […]
Braving the storm
Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, but twelve FFA members didn’t let that stop them from attending National FFA Convention. Erwin FFA member Noah Canter says he wanted […]
Fall drought impacting cattle producers
A beef specialist says the fall drought is impacting cattle producers. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says the dry weather is taking a toll on pastures. “And […]
Thunder Athletics Recap
Thunder Soccer:In the final home game for Thunder soccer, presentations and recognitions were given to sophomore students who are graduating from NCC, either to transfer to a 4-year college or […]
