Ethanol production rises as supply hits 2025 low
U.S. ethanol production moved to a two-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.056 million barrels per day, up 20,000 on the week as more […]
Iowans who needed the furnace last night may switch to the AC by the weekend
Memorial Day weekend may be the unofficial start of summer, but the warm weather will arrive a week late this year. After high temperatures much of this week below normal […]
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SNAP cuts in budget reconciliation bill could hurt rural communities
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the House version of the budget reconciliation bill could reduce access to food in rural communities. Emily Bryant says proposed cuts to the Supplemental […]
Planting wet causes long-term issues
A southern Illinois agronomist says even though the calendar is turning to June, farmers struggling to finish planting should still prioritize proper soil conditions. John Pike, who operates Pike Ag […]
Could the southwest monsoon season deliver relief from high winds in the WCB?
A climatologist says there could be some relief from high winds in the Western Corn Belt this summer. Brian Fuchs says it’s been a common occurrence during the planting season, […]
Teen charged after 2 thrown from truck bed, 1 killed
NEW LONDON, Iowa – An 18-year-old is charged after police say two passengers were thrown from a truck bed resulting in the death of one in September. According to an arrest […]
Weed scouting before and after spraying
Farmers are encouraged to scout for weeds before and after spraying. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says farmers need to be vigilant early in the growing season. “To make sure […]
Indiana BOAH declares the state HPAI-free
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the state has been cleared of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Denise Derrer Spears, BOAH’s public information director, says the designation from the World Organization […]
JBS USA to build new sausage making plant in Perry
The company that operates pork processing facilities in Marshalltown and Ottumwa plans to build a new sausage-making plant in Perry. JBS USA has announced it will spend $135 million on […]
