Missouri pair charged in $220M cattle contract fraud case
Two Missourians are among five people indicted in connection with a $220 million nationwide fraud scheme. Joshua Link of Stafford and Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri are charged with wire […]
Victim Identified in Fatal Alton House Fire

Authorities have released the identity of the person who died in a residential fire earlier this month in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched […]
Sioux County Battle of the Burger Passes 700 Votes in Week Two

The Sioux County Battle of the Burger is gaining momentum as the competition heads into its third week, with participation and ratings climbing sharply. Organizers report that more than 725 […]
Navigating volatility and providing long-term certainty for your cattle operation
Risk management becomes even more crucial as cattle producers continues to see record-high prices. Landon Nelson, Commercial Insurance Services Officer, Farm Credit Services of America talks about the strategies producers […]
New topical Exzolt Cattle‑CA1 offers prevention and treatment options for New World screwworm
The threat of New World screwworm continues to be a concern for U.S. cattle producers and the U.S. ag industry. In December, Merck Animal Health received conditional approval for Exzolt […]
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82, of Sioux Center
Authorities: Fatal ILCC Bus Crash Site on Highway 4 has History of Deadly Accidents

Authorities say the stretch of roadway where Wednesday’s fatal Iowa Lakes Community College bus crash occurred has a history of serious and deadly crashes. Speaking during a press conference last […]
FDA issues approval for Norbrook’s Defendazole
Defendazole helps treat and control many of the internal parasites that can limit profit-potential and threaten the health of producer’s herds. Dr. Megan Bollin, technical services veterinarian for Norbrook says […]
USDA releases more info on $1B specialty crop farmer aid program
The USDA has released more details about its $1 billion one-time farmer aid coming to specialty crop and sugar growers due to high input costs, market disruptions and export losses. […]
Record high temps in the 60s, 70s possible in many Iowa cities
The calendar says February but forecasters say it’ll feel a lot more like April or even May this afternoon and for the next few days. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the […]