Two Injured in Crash Near Sioux Center
Two people were injured in a crash on Monday afternoon just west of Sioux Center. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene at 3:27 […]
Women’s health expert touts vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
A state senator announced Monday she has uterine cancer and is undergoing surgery today. While there’s no known prevention for uterine cancer, a women’s health expert urges young Iowa women […]
New World screwworm detections in Mexico prompt renewed focus on border safeguards
New World screwworm has continued its move northward. Buck Wehrbein is the president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “We’re certainly afraid it’s going to get here,” he says. “And that’s going to be a […]
Naig runs again for Iowa Agriculture post as Democrats enter race
Mike Naig is seeking a third term as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture. In a statement, Naig said his focus as secretary has always been on delivering results for Iowa. Among […]
Low grain prices could push farmers to plant more alfalfa
Tight corn and soybean margins could push some acres to alfalfa in 2026. Dale Leslein is a hay specialist based in eastern Iowa. “From what I’m hearing from the many […]
Ankeny man avoids jail time after running through flock of geese
An Ankeny man will serve six-months probation for running over a Canadian goose on a local street. Court documents show 82-year-old Joseph Lamb stopped on State Street at 6:30 in […]
Northwest Iowa 2024 flood victims still waiting for federal buyout money
Residents of nine communities hit by historic flooding in northwest Iowa in 2024 are still waiting for FEMA to buyout 267 homes, totaling more than $53 million. Almost half the […]
New uses of soybeans bringing long-term sustainability
Investing in diversification. Todd Main, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), says one way to protect soybean growers from ongoing trade uncertainties is to find […]
Purdue College of Agriculture eliminates its ASEC Department and Agricultural Communication major
Purdue University has eliminated its Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication. In a statement to alumni, the College of Agriculture says the move was made because of a new […]
Recent severe winter weather could further impact ag transportation system
The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says Winter Storm Fern could impact the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain for weeks to come. Mike Steenhoek says cold temperatures […]