Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the week’s stronger cash business. June live cattle closed $1.45 higher at $211.10 and August live cattle closed […]
Research shows biologicial crop inputs improve nutrient efficiency
A research agronomist says biological products are helping increase yields by increasing the crop’s ability to use fertilizer. Kip Jacobs from Mosaic Biosciences tells Brownfield so far, most of the […]
Corn leafhopper detected in Texas, Corn Belt on alert
Experts say corn stunt disease carrying corn leafhoppers have already been found in Texas this year. Ivair Valmorbida, extension entomologist at the University of Missouri, says there appears to be […]
Ag researcher raises concern about USDA funding
A university researcher says the impact of losing USDA agricultural research would be enormous for U.S. farmers and global food production. Dave Douches has been a plant breeder for nearly […]
MOC-Floyd Valley Announces New Administrator
The MOC-Floyd Valley Board of Education announced this morning that they have hired Mr. Larry Carlson as their new Middle School Principal. Mr. Carlson is currently serving as an Instructional […]
The impact on the ag economy until new trade agreements are enacted
As the Trump administration continues to negotiate trade deals, it could be several months or years before they are completed. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says that creates uncertainty […]
Survey shows Iowans’ changing attitudes about Alzheimer’s disease
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease now tops seven-million for the first time, including more than 62,000 Iowans, and a new survey finds people’s impressions of the disease […]
Reynolds awaits rulings on federal waivers on education, health care, food assistance programs
Governor Kim Reynolds says she’s getting positive signals from USDA officials reviewing Iowa’s request to redirect electronic benefits families with children who qualify for free or reduced price school lunches […]
Cash dairy prices higher again Friday
Cash dairy prices were all higher for a second straight day Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0175 at $0.52. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese […]
Next phase of UNI-Dome renovation to add restrooms
The University of Northern Iowa is ready for another phase of renovation to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. UNI vice president Michael Hager says the focus of this phase includes […]
