Food costs of HPAI likely underestimated
A livestock economist says the ripple effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza are just beginning to move through the food supply chain. Michigan State University’s Bill Knudson tells Brownfield, “My […]
Port strike averted, but economist says automation should be embraced
A second U.S. port strike has been averted after the union representing 45,000 dockworkers on the east and Gulf Coasts struck a tentative deal Wednesday on a new six-year contract. […]
Brandt to become member of the IFCA hall of fame

The Iowa football coaches association has announced its hall of fame class for 2025, and it includes former Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley coach Cory Brandt. A product of northwest Iowa football, Brandt […]
Farm bill extension means familiar safety net in 2025
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says Congress’ extension of the 2018 Farm Bill for another year means farmers have a familiar safety net in place. Gary […]
Alex Van Kalsbeek Makes Northwestern History

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Alex Van Kalsbeek’s free throw late in the second half gave him sole possession of Northwestern’s all-time career scoring record as the No. 7 Red Raiders held on […]
Feds hope to save endangered river mussel in the Mississippi
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes a critical habitat zone to protect endangered freshwater mussels along part of Iowa’s southeastern border. The plan to protect “spectaclecase” mussels covers four-thousand […]
Salentine named Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair
Wisconsin has a new Fairest of the Fairs. Megan Salentine from Kewaunee County was selected from a group of 33 county and district Fairest of the Fairs to serve as […]
Iowa stargazers are in for a treat later this month as planets align
Iowans who bundle up to brave the evening chill will be able to see a relatively rare event in the January night sky, what some are calling the Parade of […]
This month, the planets really will align over Iowa, sort of
Iowans who bundle up to brave the evening chill will be able to see a relatively rare event in the January night sky, what some are calling the Parade of […]
Among six top leaders in 2025 Iowa legislature, one is new to role
The 2025 Iowa legislature convenes Monday and Republicans have kept their House and Senate leadership teams in place. House Democrats will have the same leader, but there’s a new Senate […]