George Man Arrested on Felony Warrant After Bar Incident
A George man has been arrested on a warrant for felony charges stemming from an incident at a local bar late last month. According to a criminal complaint filed in […]
House Ag Committee member says farm bill markup could happen soon
A House Ag Committee member says there are some signs of progress on a new farm bill. “Hopefully we can get it marked up out of the agriculture committee […]
New FMC seed treatments aim to protect crops from early-season pests
Challenging spring weather can put added pressure on seedlings, especially as farmers push planting dates. FMC’s Matthew Pye says consistent management keeping pests in check early can help avoid plant […]
Study ranks Iowa in nation’s top 10 for housing affordability
A report by Common Sense Institute Iowa finds Iowa has one of the most affordable housing markets in the country. Institute spokesman Ben Murrey says the state ranks eighth in […]
Ex-central Iowa police chief arrested in follow up to state audit
The former Baxter chief of police and a former Baxter city clerk have been arrested after a state audit identified thousands of dollars in questionable spending by the city. November’s […]
Missouri ag land values to remain unchanged through 2028
The Missouri Tax Commission has unanimously agreed ag land values will stay the same through 2028, and several state ag groups say they’re pleased with the decision. Chuck Miller, the […]
Missouri ag land taxes to remain unchanged through 2028
The Missouri Tax Commission has unanimously agreed ag land taxes will stay the same through 2028, and several state ag groups say they’re pleased with the decision. Chuck Miller, the […]
Prairie strips offer affordable soil and water protection
An expert on prairie reconstruction says he’s seeing more growers adopt prairie strips as a conservation practice. Tim Youngquist with Iowa State University says the state’s prairie strip program has taken time to […]
Kansas Wheat CEO expects fewer acres despite strong crop conditions
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says he expects to see fewer acres of wheat this year. Justin Gilpin says poor weather conditions will likely be a factor. “We saw pretty […]
Cash dairy prices steady to lower except NDF again Friday
Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower except for nonfat dry milk again Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at 0.70. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.3150. Two sales were recorded at $1.3150 and $1.32. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at 1.4000. […]