U.S. ethanol production notches another all-time high
U.S. ethanol production has reached record levels for the fourth time this year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.031 million barrels per day last week, rising 26,000 […]
Kurt Franje
Habitat for Humanity
Ag economist sees limited cost relief for producers
An ag economist says the current price environment is putting the squeeze on farmers. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says there aren’t many options to lower costs and doesn’t […]
University of Illinois economist expects low, steady commodity prices in 2026
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says he expects commodity prices to remain low and stable in 2026. Joe Janzen says trade uncertainties and a large U.S. corn […]
Community partnership with the South Bend Cubs brings pork to families in need across Indiana
The director of communications for Indiana Pork says a partnership with a minor league baseball team is helping provide local food banks with much-needed protein. Jeanette Merritt says the organization donated more than 2,000 […]
Northwestern Volleyball Finishes No. 2 in Postseason Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After earning national runners-up for the second time in three seasons, Northwestern has been ranked No. 2 in the postseason edition of the NAIA Coaches’ Poll. […]
Northwestern Ranks No. 17 Heading into Christmas Break
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Near the midway point of the season, the Northwestern men’s basketball team has moved down one spot to No. 17 in the NAIA Coaches Poll. Northwestern […]
New American Cuisine Opens in Orange City
A new American Cuisine restaurant in Orange City held its ribbon-cutting in early November. The Foxhole is owned and operated by Rebecca and James Montoya, with Rebecca as the Manager, […]
Southeast Minnesota farmer says soil health practices are paying dividends
A southeast Minnesota farmer says conservation practices are paying off. Tom Cotter began using cover crops and reducing tillage in the late 1990’s. “When you treat soil healthy and treat […]
Iowa Lottery: play responsibly for tonight’s billion-dollar jackpot
The Powerball jackpot is now estimated at more than one billion dollars for tonight’s drawing. Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says they always remind everyone that buying more tickets doesn’t […]