Courthouse Suspects in Custody; Courthouse Reopening Tuesday

Two suspects wanted in connection with last week’s burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse are now in custody. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says both suspects were arrested early Saturday […]
Hard water, weak results: why herbicide mixing matters
Many challenges can emerge when farmers spray herbicides to control weeds. Drew Butler, adjuvant portfolio manager for Loveland Products, says one issue that often arises involves the water used for […]
Taking Care of Others Beyond the Holidays
Missouri Soybean Association President Renee Fordyce says agriculture is hurting right now and it’s important to take care of others, not just in the holiday season. Listen to learn more […]
A wide-range of temps across the Heartland; unseasonably mild for some on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Elsewhere in the Midwest, mild, mostly cloudy weather prevails. Monday’s maximum […]
Mistletoe and holly might -not- make Iowans jolly
While poinsettias have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous, as you’d have to eat a few hundred poinsettia leaves to get sick, an expert says two other traditional holiday plants […]
Unseasonably mild to warm pattern ahead for much of Heartland; active for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of northern and central California and the […]
Tight margins could push more acres to soybeans in 2026
A market analyst says farmers could plant more soybeans in 2026 to help offset record input costs. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says margins have been extremely tight especially […]
Ag lender encourages early communication as producers navigate financial pressures
An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm […]
Holiday soy exports
An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not […]