Summer Celebration 2025 packed with fun in Sioux Center
With everything from pickleball to a parade, Sioux Center is ready to kick off summer right with Summer Celebration June 5-7. Each day is packed with fun for all ages, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 23, 2025
May corn closed at $4.72, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.40 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.80, down $1.10May soybean oil […]
More red meat produced in 2024 than 2023
U.S. red meat production totaled 55.036 billion pounds in 2024. The USDA says that was 1% above the 2023 total, mostly commercial production, with half of that in either Iowa, […]
Farmers need trade certainty
The president of a state farm bureau organization says modern American agriculture relies on good trading relationships. Brian Duncan, of Illinois, says a share of nearly every farm’s profitability is […]
Ideal planting conditions in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says conditions have been favorable for planting. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans in Fremont County. “I took on a new farm down on the Missouri […]
The Domino Effect: Local Talent and Global Impact Collide for Fundraiser
Sioux Center was buzzing with excitement on Saturday evening (April 19), as Vi Bella, a nonprofit supporting artisans in Haiti and Mexico, hosted its spectacular fundraiser, “The Domino Effect,” at […]
Broiler hatchery below last week, above last year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed but continue to point to higher production in 2025. The USDA says 250.128 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 225,000 on the week, […]
Indianola daycare operator charged in baby’s death
An Indianola daycare operator is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a child. Indianola Police say they got a 9-1-1 call on October 8th of last year and […]
Corn profitability remains strong in conservation research
Corn is becoming more profitable in a long-term agricultural research project at Michigan State University. MSU Extension’s Christine Charles tells Brownfield 2024 was the third year a traditional corn and soybean […]
Bill sets new deadline for UI, ISU, UNI tuition decision
The legislature has sent the governor a bill to set an April 30th deadline for a tuition rate decision from the board that governs the three state-supported universities. “Ensuring that […]
