Low river levels slow soybean traffic toward the Gulf
An ag transportation specialist says low water conditions continue to impact the lower Mississippi River. Mike Steenhoek is the executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition and says, “We have […]
Iowa homes on market an average of 26 days in November
The Iowa Association of Realtors says homes are staying on the market longer and sales prices remain ahead of last year. The president of the Iowa Association of Realtors says […]
Corn, wheat export inspections maintain faster than last year paces
The USDA says global demand for corn and wheat continues to be solid. Both corn and wheat export inspections during the week ending December 11th were above year ago levels […]
Rock Valley Flood Recovery Update Released by City
An end-of-year flood recovery update released this morning on the City of Rock Valley’s website outlines where recovery efforts stand following last year’s historic flooding, with much of the progress […]
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Iowa National Guard soldiers from Marshalltown and Des Moines killed in Syria
Military officials have released the names of the two Iowa National Guard soldiers who were killed Saturday in Syria. Twenty-five-year-old Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar of Des Moines and 29-year-old Sergeant […]
Work Underway for Soybean Tolerance Projects
Missouri Soybeans Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says work continues on several tolerance projects, like a Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant genetic trait for soybeans and the U.S. Soybean […]
Casey’s CEO talks about impact of economy on business
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced recently that its second quarter income was up 14% from last year. President and CEO Darren Rebelez said during a conference call for […]
Benefit Planned for Hospers Firefighter Injured in Training Exercise
A community benefit and silent auction is planned this week to support a Hospers firefighter who was injured during a training exercise. The benefit for Phil Zeutenhorst will be held […]
Indiana Farm Bureau sets policy priorities supporting farmers and ag investment in 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau’s president says members are focused on implementing policies that support the state’s ag industry in 2026. Randy Kron says the organization is encouraging investments in agriculture. “There’s a lot more opportunities off the farm than there is on the […]