Ag economist: comparing farm data critical for business success
An economist with the Center for Farm Financial Management says benchmarking can be a helpful tool to improve the farm business. Curtis Mahnken tells Brownfield “benchmarking is growing and I […]
Siouxland Conference Wrestling all conference teams
2026 Siouxland Conference Boys Wrestling1st Team All-Conference106 Noah Fairchild Okoboji-HMS Freshman 26-7113 Bryce Oostenink Sioux Center Senior 32-5120 Samuel Quevedo BHRV Junior 30-14126 Landon Bauer Sioux Center Sophomore 34-9132 Ryan […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady Monday except for whey and block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.74. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.3850. Eleven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.37 to $1.3850. Cheese […]
Sioux City Project Lifesaver helps families keep track of members prone to wandering
A program in Sioux City provides families a way to track “at risk” members. Project Lifesaver is offered by police and the Woodbury County Sheriff provide a tracking system for […]
Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV in Mason City parking lot
State troopers are now releasing the name of the pedestrian who was struck and killed by an SUV in a Mason City grocery store parking lot on Saturday afternoon. The […]
Specialist says insurance planning is a key part to managing on-farm risk in 2026
A farm training specialist with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance says taking a comprehensive approach to risk management could help protect a farm’s financial stability. John Nagle says reviewing all insurance […]
MO farmer: cattle prices helping offset weak corn, soybean markets
A farmer from northern Missouri says profitability is still possible for the farm, despite the volatile prices. Stephen Beck, who farms in Livingston County, says prices haven’t been great for […]
New EPA guidance blocks manufacturers from limiting farm equipment repairs
The U.S. EPA announced new guidance Monday that aims to protect farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says, “Farmers should be able to choose where […]
Hog prices rebound in 2025, fueling hope for pork producers in 2026
A pork industry official is cautiously optimistic about the hog market. North Carolina Pork Council CEO Roy Lee Lindsey says prices improved in 2025. “Anytime you’ve got folks making a […]
Some soldiers from Iowa National Guard return from Middle East
The Iowa National Guard is planning welcome home ceremonies in Des Moines and Sioux City for soldiers returning from deployment overseas. Information from the National Guard says around 250 soldiers […]