Survey shows Iowa factories and farms suffering under trade tariffs
The latest survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows the economy sagging under the weight of retaliatory tariffs, as the region’s manufacturing sector sheds jobs […]
Area Scores: September 14-20, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025 GPAC FOOTBALLBriar Cliff 34, Mount Marty 20Hastings 42, Waldorf 0Morningside 55, Midland 37Northwestern 23, Dakota Wesleyan 0 GPAC VOLLEYBALLConcordia 3, Doane 1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-22)Dakota […]
Illinois agronomist warns of corn stalk deterioration amid heat and disease pressure
An Illinois-based agronomist with Wyffels Hybrids says there are concerns about stalk integrity in this year’s corn crop. Robby Meeker, who covers the central and east central parts of the […]
Shifting fertilizer applications to the spring could maximize return on investments
An extension educator says farmers may want to rethink their fertilizer application strategy during a time of record costs. Jenny Brhel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says research has […]
Southern rust and dry weather combine to heighten harvest fire threat
A dry harvest for many growers means fire danger is increasing. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says disease pressure resulted in a premature end to the corn crop […]
Iowa delegation reacts to government shutdown
Iowa’s Republican-led congressional delegation is calling for an end to the federal government shutdown that began at midnight. Senator Joni Ernst says Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is the “non-essential […]
Iowa Attorney General says officers justified in shooting death of Missouri man
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has cleared officers from the State Patrol, Council Bluffs police and Pottawattamie County in the shooting death of a Missouri man. The Attorney General’s report […]
Short-term funding bill fails to keep government open, USDA now half staffed
A member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can come together to reopen the government. About 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed with the shutdown, and […]
Raiders Keep Top-10 Spot in NAIA Volleyball Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Taking a 14-3 record into the month of October, the Red Raider volleyball team has been ranked No. 7 in this week’s edition of the NAIA […]
Balancing act: corn yield vs moisture a key decision for growers
An agronomy manager says farmers harvesting corn should seek a balance between yield and moisture. Ryan Bates with Pioneer tells Brownfield environment and hybrid determine how rapidly crops dry down. […]