Focusing on the spread of HPAI
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been a challenge for the egg and poultry industry for more than a decade and a task force is working to better understand how its […]
Feenstra says partial shutdown hurting farmers, stalling farm bill progress
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the partial government shutdown could linger for an extended period of time. “We had a big conference call Tuesday morning. There’s no end in […]
China exempts ag products from new port fees in trade war move
A commodities consultant says there’s been some good news in the ongoing U.S. / China trade war. Karl Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting, says both countries have instituted new […]
Fifth Republican joins race in Iowa’s 4th congressional district
As Congressman Randy Feenstra prepares his 2026 campaign for governor, a fifth Republican has announced he’s entering the race for Iowa’s fourth congressional district seat. Douglas Jensen is a combat […]
Low Mississippi River levels threaten fall grain movement
Low river levels are expected to impact the movement of grain along the Mississippi River this fall. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says restricted barge transportation may come […]
Iowa farmer says stalk quality declining as harvest progresses
Farmers continue to assess the quality of this year’s crop. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer says his corn is very dry and he’s prioritizing fields with questionable stalk integrity during […]
Indiana Farm Bureau focused on supporting farmers and rural communities in 2026
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says members are focused on implementing policies that support farmers and rural communities in 2026. Randy Kron says the organization is encouraging new investments in […]
Iowa Senator reacts to threatened ban on Chinese cooking oil imports
Senator Chuck Grassley says Iowa plants that produce soybean oil will benefit if President Trump follows through on a threat he made on social media last night. China hasn’t purchased […]
A pair Dordt runners honored by GPAC
Joy Koole of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week. Koole, a freshman from Windsor, Colorado, was the top NAIA runner in a loaded field […]
Crittenton Center to Host a Gatsby Style Anniversary Celebration
Listen to the report from Sioux County Radio’s Reagan Van Beek… The Crittenton Center was founded 130 years ago to care for unwed mothers by providing them with prenatal care, […]