Town of Jefferson lands national Main Street honor
The western Iowa town of Jefferson, with a population around 4,000, is receiving national recognition for its historic preservation and investments in public art. The nonprofit Jefferson Matters is one […]
New grant program to help fill Nebraska’s large animal vet shortage
A new grant program is tackling the state’s shortage of large animal veterinarians. “This program addresses the demand and extraordinary shortfall that we have.” Governor Jim Pillen says the state […]
FFA membership soars in Iowa, need for teachers highlighted
Photo of Scott Johnson by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership is at an all-time. Scott Johnson says there’s a rising interest in […]
Bauer reflects on year as Iowa FFA State President
Photo of Collin Bauer by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Iowa FFA’s outgoing state president says the organization has made a lasting impact on his life. Collin Bauer tells Brownfield he’s traveled nationally […]
Minnesota farmer in “wait-and-see” mode for planting
A farmer in south-central Minnesota hopes to begin planting this week. Todd Selvik grows corn and soybeans near Waseca. “I think our plan, we just talked about it this morning, […]
Cash dairy prices steady except cheese Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady except cheese, which was higher Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4650. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up […]
Planting expected to pick up in southern Minnesota this week
Planting should pick up in the Upper Midwest this week. Wayne Schoper with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says soils are warming and there’s decent moisture. “I’ve been hearing […]
Bipartisan effort to protect U.S. organic markets
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says a bipartisan proposal introduced in Congress is a much-needed step in protecting U.S. organic markets. Kate Mendenhall says the Organic Imports […]
U.S. export inspections mostly above a week ago
The USDA says that as of the week ending April 10th, corn and soybean export inspections remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Shooting by Sioux City Police that resulted in man’s death ruled justified
The Woodbury County Attorney has ruled that a Sioux City police officer was justified in a shooting on February 22nd that left a man dead. Attorney James Loomis says 30-year-old […]
