Miller-Meeks wins recount in Iowa’s first congressional district
National media outlets are declaring Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks the winner of the recount of votes in the 20 counties that make up the first congressional district. Official results confirmed […]
Soybeans higher ahead of holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher, in lighter volume business. The USDA announced a sale to China on Wednesday morning, which did help the trade get off to a solid start. […]
Dutch Heritage Boosters release book promoting the Century Home and local Orange City history.
What adventures await when a mischievous little Dutch mouse named Klaas pays a visit to his Opa at the Century Home in Orange City? Readers of all ages are sure […]
Former USDA leader, Wisconsin lawmaker Nelsen remembered
A former USDA official and six-term Wisconsin Assembly member has died. Betty Jo Nelsen served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush as administrator of the Food and […]
Cattle futures up on strong cash trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by higher cash business during the session. December live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $188 and February lives […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 27, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.15 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $290.50, up $2.40Dec. […]
Ames man admits to multiple sex trafficking charges
A former licensed nurse practitioner and business owner in Ames has pleaded guilty to fifteen counts of sex trafficking, Federal prosecutors say Carl Dale Markley admitted in a plea agreement […]
The Community Speaks Out at Hawarden City Council Special Session
The Hawarden City Council met in special session last night to discuss resolution 2024-32, which was to eliminate the position of the Community and Economic Development Director effective December 15th. […]
Southern Illinois farmland sale brings $25k per acre; realtors say not typical
The husband-and-wife realtor team that recently sold southern Illinois farmland for over $25,000 per acre says the auction results weren’t typical. Brenda Chandler, managing broker of the couple’s Property Peddler, […]
University of Wisconsin merges agronomy update meetings
Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants can now get more agronomy information while attending fewer meetings. University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield instead of having separate meetings at […]
