Reduced EPA workforce raises concerns over pesticide approvals
The president and CEO of CropLife America says there’s concern in agriculture that staffing levels at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are insufficient. Alexandra Dunn says the agency’s pesticide […]
Property rights remain a priority for Missouri Cattlemen’s Association
Private property rights continue to be a priority for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. Mike Deering, executive vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says now is the time for real, […]
Bird flu strikes Kossuth County site with 7000 pheasants
State and federal officials say bird flu has struck a flock of pheasant and chickens in Kossuth County. It’s the first time this year that bird flu has been confirmed […]
7,000 pheasants, 120 chickens to be depopulated in Iowa HPAI case
Iowa has its first 2026 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the disease was recently confirmed in a mixed species […]
Iowa GOP says Trump to speak in Clive Tuesday
The Iowa Republican Party has revealed President Trump will be speaking in a Des Moines suburb next week. According to the Iowa Republican Party’s Facebook page, Trump will be speaking […]
Iowa House Democrats propose tripling state water quality funding
Democrats in the Iowa House are proposing a dramatic increase in state funding for water quality projects along with two new tax credits for farmers who implement conservation practices that […]
Ex-Des Moines school leader pleads guilty to immigration, weapons charges
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district pleaded guilty to two counts in federal court on Thursday. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE following a chase in Des Moines […]
An intense, high-impact Winter weather pattern expands across the Heartland & southern states
Across the Corn Belt, bitterly cold, windy weather conrinues to expand across the Midwest, with this morning’s minimum temperatures falling below 0°F. Any snow is generally light and confined to […]
Pushback on nuclear energy bill in Iowa House
A bill about state regulations for energy projects — like nuclear reactors and battery storage facilities — has cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa House unanimously. However, after fielding a […]
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Zach Lahn Outlines Priorities
Businessman and farmer Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine is the latest — and final — Republican candidate featured in Sioux County Radio’s Road to Iowa Governor 2026 series. Lahn says […]