H2Ohio program connects farmers with experts to help implement nutrient management plans
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve water quality. Brian Baldridge says a new $1 […]
Rules approved to add hands-free tickets to your driving record
The state Transportation Commission has approved rules for the new hands-free cellphone law that could lead to violators losing their driver’s license. The DOT’s Kathleen Meradith-Ayers says the new rules […]
Protest Planned in Sioux Center as Part of Nationwide “No Kings” Demonstrations
A protest planned in Sioux Center later this month will be part of a nationwide day of demonstrations organized under the banner “No Kings.” Local volunteers say the event is […]
18-Year-Old Luverne Woman Charged With Giving THC Products to Minor in an Orange City School Parking Lot
An 18-year-old from Luverne has been arrested on felony drug distribution charges following an alleged incident in Orange City. According to a criminal complaint filed by local authorities, 18-year-old Jaycee […]
Spring blizzard buries Upper Midwest farms in snow
Farmers in the Upper Midwest are digging out from a weekend blizzard. Brent Mohn farms south of Minneapolis and says more than a foot of snow has accumulated since Sunday […]
Iowa House votes to set penalty for pet theft
About two million dogs were stolen in the U.S. last year according to the American Kennel Club and a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would establish legal ways someone […]
Iowa Lakes Baseball Returns to Field One Month After Fatal Bus Crash
The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team returned to the diamond Friday, March 13th, just over a month after a tragic bus crash that claimed the life of one of […]
Thousands strike at JBS facility in Colorado, raising questions about cattle prices and market volatility
More than 3,800 employees at the JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colorado have walked out following months of failed contract negotiations. Ag economist Josh Maples with Mississippi State University […]
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Diet shifts, competitive pricing boost pork demand
The vice president of the National Pork Board says he’s optimistic about consumer demand in 2026. Chad Groves, a producer from Kansas, says shifts in diet trends last year could […]