U.S. and China talk tariffs in Spain, soybean purchases still uncertain
The U.S. and China held trade discussions in Madrid, Spain over the weekend. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says disputes over tariffs were a focal point. “I don’t think […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/15/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (3-0), LW #1 @ CR Prairie 2. Iowa City Liberty (3-0), LW #2 @ Johnston 3. WDM Valley (2-1), LW #3 @ Waukee 4. Dowling […]
Seasons Center to Host Annual Carnival Thursday
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health in Spencer is celebrating Autumn’s Center, the work done there, and the kids they have served with their annual carnival later this week. Stephanie Pohar, […]
Warren D. Van Otterloo
62, of Rock Valley
Labor on the minds of meat packers
The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is […]
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post […]
Leinen GPAC football special teams player of the week
Stephen Leinen of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Special Teams Player-of-the-Week. Leinen, a junior from Harlan, Iowa, was perfect on five PATs and converted two field goals […]
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. […]
Metzger Honored as NAIA Duer Award Recipient
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Northwestern volleyball senior Zavyr Metzger has been named the 2025 NAIA A.O. Duer Scholarship Award winner. She was chosen among nominees for the award from each […]
Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain
Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in […]