Market volatility complicates 2026 crop decisions for south-central Nebraska farmer
A south-central Nebraska farmer says his crop rotation for 2026 is still up in the air. Michael Dibbern says soybean prices, yields and input costs are all factors. “Our best […]
Brazil’s CONAB trims soybean outlook, raises corn estimate
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has made minor adjustments to their corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has Brazil’s soybean crop at 177.602 million tons, a little bit lower […]
More mild weather ahead; an ative pattern to shift from West, Southwest, northeastward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the West. […]
HPAI hits two new commercial poultry facilities in LaGrange County, Indiana
Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus has been detected on a […]
Ohio Christmas tree growers send holiday cheer to troops stationed overseas
Ohio-grown Christmas trees are making their way to military members serving overseas. Brian Baldridge, director of Ohio’s Department of Agriculture, says Operation Evergreen has donated 50 trees to troops stationed in […]
Sioux Center City Council Expresses Concerns on TIF Subsidies
Monday the Sioux Center City Council invited local Senator Jeff Taylor and local Representative Skyler Wheeler to express their concerns about legislation going through the state government. Council woman Jen […]
Iowans are learning that a penny saved is…just worth one cent
Penny for your thoughts? The U.S. Treasury stopped making pennies this week, and Iowa collectors are puzzling over what to do with their bags of one-cent pieces, as some Iowa […]
Assessing the used equipment marketplace
Specialists within the ag equipment sales industry expect more used machinery to come to market the next few months. On this Managing for Profit, Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers outlines […]
Sioux County Authorities Give Winter Driving Advice
With Siouxland receiving its first dose of winter weather last weekend, Sioux County authorities are reminding motorists to slow down and stay alert on the roads. Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff Justin […]
Iowa Food Banks get $1 million in state funds to match recent donations
Iowa’s six regional food banks have received enough donations this month to trigger the $1 million in state funding Governor Reynolds pledged to match that increase in contributions. The state’s […]