U.S. ag fairs and fairgrounds drive $52B economic impact
A new report from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions shows agricultural fairs generate nearly $52 billion in economic impact across the United States. David Grindle, president and CEO, […]
Brazil ups record corn, soybean output again as yields soar
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to increase its already record large corn and soybean production estimates. That follows rises in planted area and generally better weather during most of […]
Pillen: U.S. must reduce trade dependence on China, Brazil
Nebraska’s governor says the U.S needs to continue to diversify export markets. Jim Pillen says producers can no longer depend on China or Brazil because they are unreliable trading partners. […]
Episode 6 – Market Prep Staging
Renovations Continue at West Sioux Schools in Hawarden and Ireton
Renovation work continues in the West Sioux Community School District. In 2023, voters approved a $15.5 million bond referendum for facility and learning environment improvements. West Sioux Community School District […]
Weather woes in key growing regions set to impact WASDE Report
A StoneX managing director says he expects worsening crop conditions to be reflected in this week’s supply and demand report. Mark Gold tells Brownfield corn estimates could be shaved by […]
Symptomatic Marshall County residents urged to get tested for Legionnaire’s disease
State health officials believe a cooling tower may be the cause of the recent outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in Marshalltown, though the investigation is still underway. There are 34 confirmed […]
Waterloo residents to mark 9/11 with Day of Action
It was two dozen years ago today that terrorists killed nearly three-thousand Americans in the September 11th attacks, and as Iowans remember the day, some are also striving to do […]
Eagle Grove standoff ends with no shots fired
A police standoff in the north-central Iowa town of Eagle Grove ended peacefully last night. The Eagle Grove Police, Wright County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol responded in which […]