Grond to Step Back as West Sioux Seeks New Superintendent
The West Sioux Community School District is continuing its search for a new superintendent who would take over the position on July 1st, 2026. Current superintendent Steve Grond, who is […]
Nationwide, year-round E15 bill author says bill passage could be soon
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says a critical change in ethanol policy would provide more certainty for retailers and corn farmers. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska says, […]
Congresswoman Hinson discusses foreign policy, ICE shooting
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she’s not concerned President Donald Trump’s focus on foreign issues it hampering work on domestic concerns. “Well, I think we can […]
Tough to find ROI for insecticide applications in soybeans
New research shows it’s difficult to get a return on investment for insecticide applications in soybeans. Nick Seiter, a field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois, says seeing a […]
Hinson says 2026 critical for farm bill progress and ag trade
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says 2026 will be an important year for progress on ag policy. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield she’s had several recent discussions with House Ag Committee […]
Ohio Pork Council targeting consumer education and demand growth in 2026
The president of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is building off of strong promotions in 2025 to help drive demand in 2026. Nathan Schroeder says the group has teamed […]
Iowa biodiesel industry facing dire situation amid federal delays
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the state’s biodiesel producers face a dire situation. “I want to respect their right to tell their story, but plants […]
CONAB trims Brazil soybean guess slightly, record crop still likely
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor month-to-month adjustments to its soybean and corn crop estimates. CONAB trimmed soybeans 0.6% from December to 176.124 million tons on a dip in […]
Register Now for FCS Financial Agriculture Seminars
Coming up on January 21st and 22nd, there are two FREE agriculture seminars coming up for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers, covering topics from tax and policy strategy to economic headwinds […]
Sioux Center Accepting Nominations for 2026 Community Service Awards
The City of Sioux Center is accepting nominations for its 2026 Community Service Awards. Each year, the awards recognize a local individual, business, and organization that have made a meaningful […]