Feeder cattle prices swing as market fundamentals take a back seat
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says there continues to be chaos in the cattle markets. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri […]
North central Ohio farmer reporting stronger than expected yields to close out harvest 2025
A north central Ohio farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season this week. Owen Niese raises corn, soybeans, and wheat in Crawford County. “While August was dry, we […]
Demco Announces New Brand Direction Focused on “Built to Move”

Demco is rolling out a refreshed brand purpose built around the theme “Built to Move,” a message company leaders say reflects both its heritage and its future. For more than […]
Regents review report on tuition guarantee program
The board that governs the three state universities has reviewed a report that was mandated by the Iowa Legislature to study the merits of a tuition guarantee program and is […]
A.G. investigates allegations of professional misconduct against Iowa superintendent
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has voted to launch an investigation of Urbandale Superintendent Rosalie Daca. The board’s request has been forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General and cites […]
Ag uncertainty deepens challenges for new and beginning farmers
Uncertainty in agriculture is making it even more difficult for new and beginning farmers. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association treasurer Rose Karau says the ag economy is in a multi-year slump […]
Four Northwest Iowa Community College Soccer Players Earn All-Region Honors

Four student-athletes from Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) have been recognized among the best in NJCAA Division II for the 2025 season. Men’s SoccerSophomore forward Warren Traina earned Second Team […]
Van Kalsbeek Earns Third GPAC Honor in Three Weeks

Jesse Van Kalsbeek of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports men’s basketball offensive player-of-the-week. It is the third time in as many weeks that Van Kalsbeek has received […]
Episode 87 – Lament Part 2

Rev. Jesse Henkle from Central Reformed Church in Sioux Center joins Dr. Shawn Scholten and Piet and shares his experience and perspective on lament.
Partnering with Pork
For decades, Illinois corn growers have partnered with the Illinois Pork Producers Association on a number of initiatives to move the needle for both corn and pork. In this Managing […]