Kluis: higher input costs may push 1 million corn acres to soybeans
A market analyst expects the USDA to reduce U.S. corn acreage around 1 million acres in tomorrow’s planting estimates. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodity Advisors says he agrees with trade […]
Economist expects drawn out USMCA negotiations
The North America economist for Coface, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, says he doesn’t expect a quick solution to the USMCA renewal process. Marcos […]
Mike Naig
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Sheldon Man Killed in Harrison County UTV Crash
(KTIV) — A Sheldon man has died following a UTV crash in western Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 127 […]
Vernon Beernink
88, of Sioux Center
Area Scores: June 14-20, 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 IRETON-BUD KEMPER PEE WEE TOURNAMENTChampionship: West Lyon 6th 10, Gehlen 1Top Hitter: Trigg Langel – GehlenTop Pitcher: Easton Smith – West LyonTournament MVP: Kooi Fluit – […]
Help is available for Iowans suffering from PTSD
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD Awareness Month. Winnebago County Veterans Affairs Director Mary Lou Kleveland says many people are unaware that there is a condition. “The condition […]
Area Scores: June 7-13, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER STATE TOURNAMENTClass 1A Championship(3) Hudson 1, (1) Denver 0 (2OT-PKs 4-1)Class 2A Championship(7) North Polk 1, (4) North Scott 0Class 3A Championship(1) […]
USDA forecast shows rising costs for corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat
The USDA says farm production costs could hit a record high in 2027. Ag economist Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says inflation has been the biggest factor since […]
Missouri Soybeans to Showcase Ag Innovation and Field Research
Missouri Soybeans is inviting farmers and ag professionals to a full day of research, technology, and hands-on innovation at the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase […]