Dairy farmer says beef on dairy hurts overall dairy finances
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says the apparent profits from beef on dairy don’t make up for the shrinking milk checks from having too much milk. Mike Yager milks about 325 […]
Thompson says farm bill proposal brings Prop 12 fix
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says his proposed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 would bring a federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. Glenn “GT” […]
Midterm elections expected to narrow legislative window
The top lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the mid-term elections will likely impact legislative priorities. Ethan Lane, senior vice president of government affairs says there’s a […]
Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; seasonal weather across the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cold, blustery weather prevails. Snow showers are occurring downwind of unfrozen sections of the Great Lakes. Monday morning’s low temperatures dipped below 0°F in parts of […]
Spring into Nitrogen Planning
Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about the approaching growing season. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Heather Vosburgh, says there are several considerations […]
‘Outsiders’ actress hopes to have cheering section for Iowa shows
The touring Broadway production of “The Outsiders” will make one stop in Iowa, opening this week in Des Moines. Actress Emma Hearn, who has family ties in Iowa, portrays Cherry […]
Cattle slaughter pace slows as USDA reports a sharp drop in January marketings
An ag economist says the slaughter pace for cattle is slowing. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says the USDA had marketings down 13 percent for January in this […]
Mild, late-Winter temps for many; a seasonally active weather pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with near- or below-normal temperatures limited to the northern U.S. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather in […]
Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to the carbohydrate called alpha-gal, which is found in most mammals. Eden Stewart, an Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health educator at the University of […]
Sioux Center Ambulance Team Details 2025 Performance
Sioux Center Ambulance team disclosed performance from 2025. The Sioux Center Ambulance Service is seeing a major surge in demand. At a recent city council meeting, Ambulance Chief Medic, Tracy […]