Pork industry nears profitability after historic losses, but inflationary pressures remain
A livestock economist says it’s taken more than a year and a half for pig farmers to get back to breakeven levels. Ever.Ag’s Lee Schulz says producers are still healing […]
Profitability a Priority
The mission of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is to strategically invest Illinois corn checkoff dollars to grow demand, create new markets, and foster understanding of corn farmers and the […]
Darnold named GPAC men’s soccer Offensive Player-of-the-Week
Drew Darnold of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Soccer Offensive Player-of-the-Week. Darnold, a sophomore from Papillion, Nebraska, scored three goals on the week, netting one in […]
Iowa harvest off to good start with dry weather
The U.S.D.A. crop report says warm weather helped crops mature and the early harvest is running ahead of last year. The report says 15% of the corn is harvested statewide […]
Heat speeds up corn dry down, creates challenges for soybean harvest in Illinois
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the warm finish to September is aiding in the dry down of corn. Robby Meeker, who covers central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “I had […]
INFB announces 2025 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners
Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the 2025 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners, recognizing their commitment to the organization. Cody and Samantha Otten of Tippecanoe County are the winners […]
De Groot selected as GPAC Volleyball attacker of the week
Northwestern’s Aubrey De Groot is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Attacker-of-the-Week. De Groot, a junior from Orange City, Iowa, led the Raiders with 11 and 13 kills in sweeps […]
Dordt moves up, Northwestern falls in NAIA Football poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Grand View (Iowa) retained the top spot in the third regular-season edition of the NAIA football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, Sept. 29. Four GPAC teams are […]
Episode 80 – Illness Effect on Mental Health
Dave & Dot Mulder share their story with Piet and Dr. Shawn about dealing with Dot’s cancer diagnosis from a mental aspect.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Ends Today
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Senior Life Solutions meets together at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Together, they help seniors grapple with the many difficulties that come with old age, like […]