‘Hello Operator’ exhibit highlights Sioux City roots in telephone service
The last day of this month is the final call for the “Hello Operator” exhibit at the Sioux City Public Museum. It features iconic telephones, historic photographs and switchboards. Museum […]
South American planting slows as southern Brazil, Argentina face emerging dry spell
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says some weather concerns may be popping up in South America. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Interesting start to their season, right? They […]
Nebraska farmer questions USDA’s record corn crop projection
A farmer in south central Nebraska says he’s skeptical of the latest supply and demand report from the USDA. Randy Uhramcher says the department is still projecting a record corn […]
Iowa hospitals rank poorly on safety study
A non-profit that rates the safety of hospitals nationwide places Iowa’s hospitals near the bottom — at number 48. LeapFrog ranked 30 Iowa hospitals on a wide range of safety […]
Rain develops on parts of the Plains; cooler, largely dry weather across most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, somewhat cooler air has overspread the Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes States. Still, dry weather is promoting late-season fieldwork, including final corn and soybean harvest […]
Mild weather to continue, for, now across the Heartland; more moisture ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Plains to the Atlantic […]
Study shows relationships with ag equipment dealers remains important to farmers
A new study from Purdue University shows that farmers value relationships with their ag equipment dealers as they continue to build out their operations. Scott Downey is with the Center for […]
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Growing demand for U.S. red meat for nearly 50 years
A continued focus on market diversification. The new chairman of USMEF says for nearly 50 years the organization has been committed to diversifying export markets for U.S. red meat products. […]
Diabetes in Focus During National Diabetes Month
Jennifer Lincecum is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Sioux Center Health. On HealthCare Happenings, a program that airs on KSOU, she discussed what life changes people can […]