Ex-cop from north-central Iowa makes plea in sexual misconduct case
A former Eagle Grove police officer has pleaded guilty to sending obscene material to a minor using Snapchat. According to a criminal complaint, 28-year-old Colt Richardson sent explicit images to […]
Rising costs and more tariff uncertainty complicating long-term planning for U.S. farmers and ag retailers
The president and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association says the Trump administration’s tariff policies continue to cause uncertainty and volatility in the ag input sector. Darren Coppock says added […]
USDA says milk, dairy product prices fell in December
USDA’s latest data shows milk prices and wholesale dairy product prices fell in December. Class III milk for December was $15.86, compared to $17.18 in November and $18.89 at the […]
State effort to boost lung cancer screening launches in Waterloo pharmacy
A pilot project is being launched at a drug store in northeast Iowa which aims to raise the percentage of people who get screened for lung cancer, Iowa’s top cancer […]
Cold pattern across the Heartland to moderate for some; a quiet Winter outlook for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Texas to Michigan, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the […]
Boyden Man Arrested on Felony OWI Charge Following 2025 Crash Near George
A Boyden man has been arrested on a felony operating while intoxicated charge after toxicology results were returned from a crash last fall near George. According to a criminal complaint […]
New Missouri Cattlemen’s Association president outlines priorities for organization
The new president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the organization is working to ensure producers are well equipped to navigate the industry’s ups and downs. Anita Vanderwert says staying […]
Placements decline, but marketings increase in latest Cattle on Feed report
Cattle placed in feedlots dropped 5 percent year-over-year in the latest On Feed report from the USDA. Kenny Burdine, an ag economist with the University of Kentucky says while it […]
Sioux County Engineer Outlines Upcoming Road Projects
Several key county roads in Sioux County are scheduled for major construction work in the coming year, as engineers prepare for long-term improvements and flood-related repairs. Sioux County Engineer Joel […]
Nitrogen to corn ratio
University of Minnesota Extension educator Brad Carlson says the rising cost of nitrogen is squeezing corn margins. He tells Brownfield the current ratio would suggest around a 15 pound per […]