SCOTUS determines DC Circuit only venue for SRE legal challenges
The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with […]
Farm Technology Days returns to a dairy farm
Wisconsin’s biggest outdoor farm show is returning to a familiar location. Farm Technology Days is being hosted by Clinton Farms in Waupaca County, where the third and fourth generations of […]
Global phosphate supplies tight
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X says global phosphate supplies are tight. Josh Linville says China, the world’s top producer, is reducing phosphate exports by around 5 million […]
County officials concerned about proposed rules for election training
County auditors are raising concerns about proposed rules from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office that would require the same training for every part-timer and volunteer who works on Election […]
Water use drops, but ban on lawn watering remains for central Iowans
Officials say nitrate levels are still high in central Iowa waterways that supply the Des Moines area with drinking water. It’s been nearly a week since the Central Iowa Water […]
Forecast: Iowa’s first summer weekend will be hot and muggy
The calendar says summer arrives on Friday and forecasters say the steamy, hot weather of the season will also arrive in Iowa on Friday, right on time. Meteorologist Donna Dubberke, […]
Honeybee declines could impact the future of U.S. ag production
Beekeepers nationwide are seeing a 70 to 100% collapse in their colonies. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Michigan-based veterinarian Terry Ryan Kane explains how it could impact the […]
AWARD HONORS AMERICAN STATE BANK SPORTS COMPLEX FOR SERVICE
The reputation of Sioux Center’s indoor turf facility for hosting excellent events is receiving statewide acclaim. The American State Bank Sports Complex, a joint venture between Dordt University and the […]
An early-season heat wave ahead for much of the Corn Belt; no shortage of showers & t-storms
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 […]
Even Iowa water skiers are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is usually associated with fall and starting up the furnace, but Iowans need to be aware that the colorless, odorless gas can be equally as lethal during […]
