Sioux County Extension Offers Tree Care Workshop After Derecho

Practical guidance and expert insight in assessing trees after derecho.
Officials cite escalation in cyber attacks on state government, issue alert
The Iowa Department of Management has sent an alert to state employees, warning that the state’s Emergency Operations Center has observed an increase in so-called “phishing” attacks targeting state government. […]
2 Injured in Crash Near Orange City

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning, August 14th. The crash happened at 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 10 and Indian Avenue, one […]
Beef Leadership Institute prepares producers to share message
The Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute is a joint effort by the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and the Wisconsin Beef Council, the state’s beef checkoff. Kaitlyn Riley-Kessler from the Beef Council and […]
Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers
The Highland breed of cattle is growing in popularity. Dennis Breneman raises them in Wisconsin, and discusses the breed and how he and others are helping new Highland beef operators […]
Encampment this weekend turns back time to Lewis and Clark visit to Sioux City
There’s a living history encampment this weekend to mark the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition’s stay along the Missouri River in the area that is now Sioux City. Theresa Weaver […]
Southern rust “blowing up” in southern Minnesota corn
An agronomist with Syngenta says conditions have been ideal for crop disease development in southern Minnesota. Tim Dahl tells Brownfield the growing season has gone very well. “But, and I’ll […]
Agent: Go over farm insurance regularly
Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance tells Brownfield livestock, machinery, buildings, and other inventories change, so insurance needs to keep up with the changes. He spoke with Brownfield’s Larry Lee […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, up 14 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.40, down 90 […]
Soybeans up, monitoring development weather
Soybeans were solidly higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a solidly higher weekly finish. Forecasts look warmer and drier in some areas, […]