Placements drop 10% from last year
The USDA reported big drops in both placements and marketings in its latest Cattle on Feed report. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says it’s a reflection of the current environment. “Placements […]
Sioux Center Mayor Selected for Iowa State Design Workshop
Sioux Center Mayor Dale Vander Berg will represent the city at the 2026 Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop hosted by Iowa State University, June 23-25 in Ames. The annual workshop brings […]
A brief lull before unseasonably active weather resumes on the Plains, across most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, Wednesday’s thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage, mainly from eastern Iowa into southern Ohio. Early Thursday, cool, mostly dry weather prevails, although most Midwestern summer […]
Missouri dairy family finds success through cheese making
A dairy farmer in central Missouri says his family has used vertical integration and value-added processing to reduce exposure to volatile commodity milk markets, support multiple family members on the […]
Siouxperman, Harvest Half Donate $8,500 to Local Organizations
The Siouxperman Triathlon and Harvest Half Marathon & 10K are once again investing in community wellness, announcing $8,500 in donations to local organizations throughout Sioux Center and Sioux County. The […]
Ag Discovery Barn Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Partnership, Future of Sioux County Ag Expo
Community leaders, donors, and project supporters gathered Wednesday morning at the Sioux County Ag Expo grounds near Sioux Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the Ag Discovery Barn and the […]
Hull Woman Charged with Child Endangerment and Drug Offenses
A Hull woman is facing multiple charges after the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated conditions inside a Hull residence earlier this week. According to court records, 42-year-old Sarah Faith De […]