Corn yields holding strong as central Missouri farmers resume harvest
Two farmers in central Missouri have resumed harvest following a slight rain delay. Nathan Alpers in Cooper County tells Brownfield he’s been working on corn. “I can’t complain about the […]
Farmers feeling the pinch as U.S.-China trade uncertainty persists
A market analyst says the recent back-and-forth between the U.S. and China is getting frustrating. Garrett Toay with Ag Trader Talk says “this whole trade war is frustrating, because farmers […]
Northwestern Jumps to No. 3 in NAIA Volleyball Top 25
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After taking down the No. 2 and No. 18-ranked teams on the road last weekend, Northwestern has moved into the top five for the first time […]
Sioux Center Utilities Earns “Utility That Never Stops” Award
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities has received the Utility That Never Stops Award from Missouri River Energy Services (MRES). The recognition was presented during Technology Days 2025 in Sioux Falls, South […]
Applications now being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications designed to help increase the number of rural veterinarians. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial assistance and hands-on learning […]
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 […]