Norma Van Wyk
85, of Sioux Center
An uptick in demand for replacement heifers
Is there some expansion happening in the cattle herd? The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s starting to see an increase in replacement heifer purchases. […]
Upcoming soil test season brings SCN reminders
Once the 2025 crop comes off the fields, it’ll be time to soil test. Experts with the SCN Coalition remind farmers to utilize those tests to find out their soybean […]
2025 HARVEST FESTIVAL SET FOR NEXT WEEKEND
With the 2025 Harvest Festival on the horizon, Sioux County Radio welcomed Harvest Festival Board Members, John Scholten and Larry Te Grotenhuis, to the Daily Grind to discuss the upcoming […]
Boosting soy demand through biofuels
An ag economist says soybean growers need more uses for their commodity. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to decreasing demand for U.S. soybeans, which has been led by […]
Ohio corn farmers remain concerned about the ag economy
A pair of Ohio farmers remain concerned about the current state of the ag economy. North central Ohio farmer John Schroeder says depressed commodity prices and trade uncertainty are pressuring the farm […]
Farm finances still a struggle amid record farm income
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says the farm financial situation remains concerning despite USDA’s forecast of increased net farm income. Pat Westhoff […]
New U of I Extension leader appointed
The new associate dean and director of the University of Illinois Extension says he knows firsthand the positive impact the agency can have on rural communities. Matthew Vann, who currently […]
Southern rust prevalent in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s expecting a decent crop despite a rise in disease pressure. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield southern rust has been prevalent on his farm. “I think […]
No-till conserving just enough moisture at Bakerlad’s
A no-till farmer says conservation efforts are helping his crops manage through drought conditions. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield he hasn’t used tillage in nearly two decades. “The no-till does retain […]