Uncertainty hangs around E15
The next first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 remains a top priority. Bill Leigh, who farms in central Illinois, says the […]
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from June storms
A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. Kaleb Tillman is with United Group Insurance in […]
USDA confirms additional screwworm cases in Texas and increases containment efforts
The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says when it comes to containing the pest, […]
Ernst backs USDA response to NWS cases
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the USDA’s response to New World screwworm has been adequate. “I know that Secretary (Rollins) is working on a program with sterile flies,” she said, […]
Marlyn Zeutenhorst
81, of Sioux Center
Safety team calls on Iowans to take note of blue signs at rail crossings
Small blue signs are posted at thousands of rail crossings in Iowa and those signs can be lifesavers if there’s trouble on the tracks. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s rail […]
Wheat export inspection pace looks solid early in 2026/27
U.S. export inspections were mixed during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says wheat inspections were up on the week, led by the Philippines, reflecting the good global demand […]
Cash dairy prices down Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were down to start off the week Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0600 to $1.39. Eight sales were recorded ranging from […]
Premier Communications Warns Customers about Scam Message
Premier Communications is warning customers about a scam message falsely claiming to be from the company. The message, which has been circulating online, tells recipients that unusual activity has been […]
West-central Minnesota farmer weathers recent storms well
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says they’ve been fortunate so far with severe weather. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, and alfalfa near Wheaton. “Things are looking […]