New study shows a decrease in grain entrapments
A Purdue University ag safety specialist says a new study shows a significant decline in grain entrapments. Ed Sheldon says entrapments are the leading cause of fatalities in the U.S. […]
The Andersons, Inc. signs long-term lease at Port Houston
The Andersons has announced an expansion of its operations at Port Houston to increase soybean meal exports for farmers. Matt Dvorak says as domestic soybean crush demand rises to meet […]
Pork, soybean export sales up on week
The USDA’s reporting a solid week for soybean and pork export sales. Soybeans saw a modest week-to-week improvement during the week ending October 24th thanks to solid demand from China […]
Grinnell Mutual seeks approval to become shareholder-owned
A Grinnell-based insurance company is asking Iowa’s insurance commissioner to approve a restructuring plan so it can sell stock. The company was founded in 1909 in Greenfield as the Iowa […]
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Low water levels raise concern about winter impact on fish
River and stream flows have dropped as the wet spring turned to a dry fall, which raises some concerns for fish. DNR fisheries biologist Scott Grummer works in north-central Iowa. […]
Handling Halloween pumpkins provides a challenge to recyclers
Halloween pumpkins that didn’t get smashed or eaten by squirrels pose a problem for waste haulers after the trick-or-treating is over. The Ames Resource Recovery Plant burns garbage to produce […]
2024 Siouxland All-Conference volleyball team announced
1st Team Name: School: Grade: Vote: Jordyn Aeschliman West Lyon 12 Unanimous Clara Hoegh Boyden Hull 12 Unanimous Jadyn Hofmeyer Unity 12 Unanimous Margo Schuiteman Sioux Center 12 Unanimous Jaida […]
The Mosaic Company discusses food security priorities at World Food Prize
A sustainability agronomist says fertilizer companies have a critical role providing food to help feed a growing population. Adam Herges with The Mosaic Company says farmers are raising an abundance […]
Trade experts weigh in on progress of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
A group of trade experts say it’s too early to determine how much the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will impact U.S. agricultural exports. Warren Maruyama is the former General Counsel for the Office […]
