A potential shift in the cow herd
A livestock economist says there has been a decline in beef cow slaughter. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says, “Now certainly not 17% like it’s been so far, […]
Feed additives provide multiple benefits for swine
Fortiva director of additives Stacie Crowder says getting pigs started is one of the biggest challenges facing pork producers. She tells Brownfield feed additives can support pigs through the tougher […]
NOVUS working to help piglets get off to strong start
NOVUS International technical services manager Alex Hintz says feed sanitation and feed biosecurity are hot topics in the swine industry. He tells Brownfield nursery pigs are the most vulnerable coming […]
Swine diseases a concern for pork producers attending World Pork Expo
Domestic swine diseases are a concern for U.S. pork producers gathering in Des Moines for World Pork Expo this week. National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says there continue […]
Area Scores: May 18-24, 2025
Saturday, May 24, 2025 GIRLS STATE TRACK & FIELD MEETCLASS 1A GIRLS FINAL TEAM STANDINGS1. Council Bluffs St. Albert 462. Saint Ansgar 40t3. Fort Dodge St. Edmond 36t3. Nashua-Plainfield 365. […]
Road use agreement for wind farms’ upgrade in northwest Iowa
Officials in a northwest Iowa county have approved a plan for road improvements and repairs as 259 wind turbines are removed from wind farms in Buena Vista County and replaced […]
UNI basketball coach Ben Jacobson adds to his roster
The UNI men’s basketball team on Wednesday announced the addition of Levi Valdo to the 2025-26 roster. Valdo joins the Panthers with four years of eligibility. “Through our relationship with […]
RAGBRAI team out scouting route for 2025 ride
The people who help manage RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, are inspecting the route for this year’s event. RAGBRAI ride director Matt Phippen is one of […]
Producers might be able to capitalize on market volatility
Senior research analyst Matt Erickson with Terrain says there could be an opportunity for producers to capitalize of price volatility this year. “One effective approach could be to spread sales […]
Severe winds, possible twister in QCs leaves 21K+ homes in the dark
Powerful thunderstorms with intense winds and a possible tornado thrashed across the Davenport area last night, toppling trees and snapping several dozen utility poles. There are no reports of any […]