MO farmer says RVO proposal a pleasant surprise
A farmer in west-central Missouri says he was pleasantly surprised to see the U.S. EPA propose a blending increase for bio-mass based diesel in 2026. “It was a great way […]
Wheat, sorghum export inspections above a week ago
The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 12th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Swine co-infections “can make bigger impact than we think”
New studies stress the importance of diagnosing co-infections when treating sick pigs. Dr. JD Fiechtner with Boehringer Ingelheim says one study focused on Porcine Reproductive and Respitarory Syndrome (PRRS) with […]
Weed management on track
A southeast Minnesota farmer’s weed control program is on track. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans near Goodhue. “We put a pre-emerge down on everything early on before we planted, […]
Hinson proposes billing change for Medicare ‘Wellness Visits’ in rural clinics
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time to change Medicare billing rules so the work of registered nurses in rural Iowa clinics is reimbursed when they help conduct annual “wellness […]
Support for Michigan fairs remains strong
The Michigan legislature is on track to provide at least half a million dollars for local county fair improvements for the sixth consecutive budget. Lisa Reiff is the executive director of the […]
Tough start to watermelon season in central Illinois
A central Illinois specialty crop grower says the 2025 growing season has been less than ideal. “It’s been too cold and windy.” Dale Hodgson, who grows a variety of produce […]
An early-season, “flash” heat wave ahead for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the […]
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/16/25
Class 4A 1. Cedar Rapids Prairie (20-1), LW #1 2. Pleasant Valley (16-2), LW #2 3. Iowa City High (16-5), LW #5 4. Sioux City East (20-3), LW #3 5. […]
Granville man arrested for distribution of methamphetamine
Granville, Iowa – A Granville man was arrested Saturday for distribution of meth. The Sioux County Sherriff’s Office tells us the arrest of 32-year-old Yunior Gomez, stemmed from a lengthy […]
