February ends up around the 17th driest in Iowa record book
State climatologist Justin Glisan says February continued what has been a dry winter. “Preliminary liquid equivalent total, so melted snow, melted sleet in the rainfall that we saw, only about […]
Ethanol group says nationwide E15 would minimize oil price spikes
The Renewable Fuel Association’s government affairs leader says having nationwide E15 in play now would have helped dampen fuel price spikes caused by military action in Iran. Troy Bredenkamp tells […]
Steenstra named GPAC softball player of the week
Lauren Steenstra of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports softball player-of-the-week. Steenstra, a senior from Wyoming, Michigan, hit .727 in four Dordt wins and knocked in at least […]
Economist says southern feedlots face growing pressure as Mexico’s live cattle import ban persists
An ag economist says feedlots in the South will continue to feel the effects of the ongoing suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says […]
Global fertilizer market on edge as Strait of Hormuz closure puts sulfur supply and phosphate production at risk
An economist with the Fertilizer Institute says half of global sulfur exports need to move through the Strait of Hormuz and its closure could have long-term impacts on the fertilizer […]
Doon Man Facing 51 Felony Charges Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors
A Northwest Iowa man has been arrested and is facing dozens of felony charges alleging years of sexual abuse involving minors. According to Lyon County court documents, 41-year-old Mark Boender […]
Changing weather in South America could impact international supplies
Eric Snodgrass, the chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says an El Niño weather pattern is starting to develop and it could impact global supplies. “The trade winds are making these huge […]
Responsible Checkoff Dollars
Northwest Minnesota farmer Corey Hanson says he’s learned a lot in his first year representing Districts 1, 2, and 3 on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. He tells […]
Episode 102 – Caring For The Caregiver Part 2
Brooks McFarland from Compassionate Care Services joins the show once again along with Dr. Shawn and Piet as they continue to discuss how important it is to help and support […]
Proposed Iowa rules on insurance for some mental health care in Iowa
The Iowa House has unanimously approved a bill designed to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting. It applies to facilities that help stablize patients […]