Survey says Midwest economy fell to lowest level since mid-2020
A monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of Iowa and other Midwest states indicates the region’s economy has dipped to its lowest level since May of 2020. Creighton […]
Area Scores: October 5-11, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025 GPAC FOOTBALLDordt 59, Waldorf 7Midland 60, Concordia 52 (2OT)Morningside 49, Dakota Wesleyan 17Mount Marty 31, Doane 14Northwestern 28, Briar Cliff 0 GPAC VOLLEYBALLConcordia 3, Waldorf 0 […]
DEKALB Corn Traits
DEKALB corn traits are built on strong genetics and proven performance to deliver consistent results year after year. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Jim […]
Missouri farmer says soybeans are key to sustainable food systems
A Missouri farmer says soybean growers are advancing soil health and sustainability through innovation and stewardship. Meagan Kaiser, who’s also a past chair of the United Soybean Board, says it’s […]
Analyst: high stakes for U.S. soybeans as trade deal talks loom with China
A market analyst says a lot is riding on the upcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says the trade tariffs have made U.S. […]
Iowans are finding frost on their pumpkins, and everywhere else
Most Iowans woke up to frosty conditions this morning. A Frost Advisory is in effect until 9 AM for much of the state, while there’s a Freeze Warning posted for […]
USDA’s Farm Service Agency to resume core activities in shutdown
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s Farm Service Agency will resume core operations on Thursday, including farm loan processing, farm program payments and other programs. Dusty Johnson, a U.S. […]
Mink let loose on Iowa farm near Woodbine
A spokesman for the trade group called Fur Commission U.S.A. reports someone illegally entered a mink farm in southwest Iowa near Woodbine Monday night. Spokesman Challis Hobbs says a farmer, […]
Le Mars Man Arrested on Felony Sex Abuse Charge in Sioux County
A Le Mars man has been arrested on a felony sex abuse charge in Sioux County. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrest log, 25-year-old Casey Rodriguez of Le […]
Study: Breast cancer rates are rising in younger Iowa women
Research shows about one in eight Iowa women will get breast cancer during their lifetime, and while those numbers are holding steady, there’s a rise in breast cancer cases among […]