Cattle market risk and reward
A crop and livestock producer from northwest Iowa sees risk and opportunity in the cattle market. Jolene Riessen grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and runs a custom feedlot near Ida Grove. […]
DNR confirms mountain lion in northwest Iowa is from Nebraska
Images of a mountain lion with a neck collar have been circulating on social media in northwest Iowa the past few days. Iowa DNR furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says the […]
Is there a large U.S. crop out there?
The USDA is forecasting record corn production and high soybean yields, but an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he’s not sure it’s going to happen. In Missouri, […]
OC Business Recognized by Ernst
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Orange City Family Animal Care of Sioux County. “Orange City Family Animal […]
Lack of China purchases will affect Northern Plains farmers
A market analyst says a lack of demand of U.S. soybeans from China is going to slow down grain movement in the Northern Plains this fall. “It’s going to cause […]
Ethanol export opportunities promising
The president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says they are seeking new markets to help increase demand for producers. Ralph Lents tells Brownfield farmers need trade certainty. “We’ve got […]
ISU study finds education impact on marriage varies with age
A study by Iowa State University shows education can have varying impacts on when people get married. ISU economics professor John Winters co-wrote the study on the impact of education […]
Workers at Le Mars milk plant authorize strike if contract talks stall
A majority union workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars have voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations falter. Adrian Macias, secretary for Teamsters Local 554, says […]
Iowa no longer has ‘herd immunity’ against measles
As Iowa kids prepare to go back to school, health experts are urging parents to make sure they are up to date on their measles vaccination. The state has confirmed […]
Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine working to address growing needs
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says building a strong pipeline of veterinarians is crucial to meeting the growing needs of farmers and ranchers. Dr. Bret Marsh […]
