30-year old Sioux Center Man Charged with Felony
A Sioux Center man was arrested on a felony forgery charge on Sunday evening. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the […]
A stormy week in South Dakota
Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans […]
Reports of corn lodging from Monday night storm
A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says strong winds were the primary culprit. “It […]
USDA relocation plan gets mixed response
A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. The USDA says it plans to relocate resources to five hub locations in the […]
Biondo remembered for her advocacy work
The executive management company Western Skies Strategies has announced an agricultural scholarship in memory of a longtime employee. Lia Biondo worked for the organization for nearly a decade as the U.S. […]
Bearish weather market
Strong U.S. crop condition ratings are putting pressure on commodity prices. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the market is treading water with corn and soybean ratings above […]
Ag group hopeful but skeptical about planned railroad merger
The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition hopes the planned acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad is good for the agriculture sector. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield he […]
Reynolds Issues Disaster Declaration for Four Iowa Counties
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for four counties in Iowa following the storms on Monday. In her proclamation, the counties of O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux are […]
Feeder cattle supported by lower move in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct cash business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. August live […]
Fresh produce groups ask for trade resolutions
A coalition of North American produce groups is encouraging leaders to settle trade disputes without tariffs on fresh food. Rebeckah Adcock, vice president of U.S. government relations with the International […]
