4-H leaders highlight youth leadership and career development during National 4-H Week
Two state 4-H leaders say National 4-H Week has been an opportunity to highlight how hands-on learning can help prepare students for their next steps. Jeff McCutcheon, Ohio’s state 4-H director, says […]
Maritime industry shift to biofuels could open $10 billion revenue door
A renewable energy company says the expanded use of biodiesel and biomethane in the maritime industry could be a game changer for the ag industry. Ben Kruger, senior vice president […]
Northwest Iowa fireman cites battery safety during Fire Prevention Week
This is National Fire Prevention Week and the focus is on lithium-ion battery safety. Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says his department responded to a fire this week that was […]
Asian long horned tick confirmed in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Department of Agriculture has confirmed the state’s first occurrence of the Asian long longhorned tick. The agencies say it was found […]
A woman serving as an Iowa sheriff for first time in 104 years
For the first time in over a century, a woman is serving as a county sheriff in Iowa. The Sac County Board of Supervisors picked Katie Stange to be the […]
Rising input costs push U.S. farmers toward financial crisis, ag leaders warn
The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says input costs have been one of the major challenges preventing farmers from breaking even this year. Brian Kuehl says his group is halfway through a 14-state […]
Iowa Senator Ernst to host her final ‘Roast and Ride’ event
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is hosting her annual motorcycle ride and pig roast tomorrow. “My final ‘Roast and Ride’ here in Des Moines, Iowa,” Ernst said last month, shortly after […]
Andrews would seek campaign fundraising limits as Iowa’s governor
Republican candidate Eddie Andrews says if he’s elected governor, he’ll press for campaign finance reform to get the stain of money out of politics. “It’s not who has the best […]
Boozman: details still being finalized before Trump administration moves forward on aid
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there are still logistics to be finalized before the Trump administration moves forward with farmer assistance. John Boozman from Arkansas tells […]
Cheese down, butter up as cash dairy prices end week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6350. Two sales were recorded at $0.62 and $0.6350. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]