Fighting for agriculture
The top elected officials in one Midwestern state are vowing to fight for agriculture. “To all the farmers here and across the state, we have your backs.” Illinois Governor J.B. […]
Davelaar named GPAC Men’s track athlete of the week
Isaac Davelaar of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC men’s track athlete-of-the-week. Davelaar, a sophomore from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, earned a first-place finish in his only race at the […]
Landus names interim CEO
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus says Sam Caton has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer. In a press release, Landus said Caton will maintain his current responsibilities as executive […]
Indiana FFA members voice importance for ag education during FFA Advocacy Day
Photo provided by Indiana FFA. Indiana FFA members recently spent time with legislators to discuss the importance of ag education. State president Ethan Wolheter says more than 100 members took […]
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Iowa grain bin maker fears impact of tariffs on international dealers, customers
The new leader of an agricultural products company in north-central Iowa is very aware of the impact the Trump administration’s latest round of international tariffs may have on his business’ […]
Ethanol production declines as supply rises
U.S. ethanol production dropped to a multi-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.021 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, falling […]
Iowa tabs Luke Barnwell as assistant coach
Luke Barnwell has been named an assistant coach with the Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced by head coach Ben McCollum. Barnwell has 14 years of coaching experience, most […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for dry whey Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0125 at $0.48. Two sales were recorded at $0.48 and $0.4825. […]
Support your local volunteer firefighters
Commentary. I talk a lot about the importance of community in this column. As destructive storms moved through the heartland, neighbors came together to help pick up the pieces and […]