AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Independence Day Weekend
As fireworks light up the sky and grills fire up across the Midwest, AAA is reminding Independence Day revelers to think twice before getting behind the wheel after a few […]
Missouri’s Attorney General to investigate Grain Belt Express
Missouri’s Attorney General says he is starting an investigation of the Grain Belt Express. The Grain Belt Express project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from […]
Ethanol exports maintain fast pace
U.S. ethanol exports during May were record large for the month. The Renewable Fuels Association says 184.7 million gallons of ethanol left U.S. shores in May, rising 7% from April, […]
Iowans should prep their pooches before a night of fireworks
Many Iowans will be celebrating the nation’s independence tonight by lighting the fuse on fireworks, and those big booms can be confusing and upsetting for some pets. Michelle Casey, with […]
WIU names interim School of Agriculture director
The new interim director of the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University (WIU) wants to make the program one of the most sought-after in the country. Keela Trennepohl, who’s […]
Dairy demand for high oleic soybeans booming
Michigan State University’s research on feeding roasted high oleic soybeans in dairy rations is causing significant demand shifts. Brian Preston says he expects Plenish Beans will be one of the […]
Iowa Republicans, Democrats lay out arguments for, against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House will be voting to approve the bill that implements President Trump’s priorities, including an extension of the tax cuts he […]
Weed challenges continue
A southwestern Indiana farmer says a wet start to the growing season has created additional weed challenges. Ben Kron says resistance has been a problem. “We have issues over in our area […]
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Livestock Grazing Field Day
Westra Receives Rotary Keyway Award
(Sioux City, Iowa) – Great Plains Athletic Conference Commissioner Corey Westra has received the Keyway Award from the Rotary Club of Sioux City. The Ireton native and Unity Christian and […]
