Grassley says hospitalized McConnell is entitled to privacy
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s putting no stock in speculative reports that his colleague and former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in a coma. McConnell, who stepped down […]
Corteva’s Geis: Interstate 35 marks Midwest’s rain divide
A crop specialist with Corteva Agriscience suggests there’s a familiar line separating areas of the Midwest in a moisture deficit or surplus. Ron Geis says more rain is needed west […]
Siouxnami to Host Sioux County Sun Safety Project
Sioux County Community Health Partners is partnering with Siouxnami for a Sioux County Sun Safety project. To help combat Iowa’s high cancer rates, Sioux County Community Health Partners in partnership […]
Temporary ‘Social District’ in northern Iowa city for weekend event
The Algona City Council has approved an ordinance for establishing a temporary “Social District” in the city’s downtown area for certain events and it’s been triggered for this weekend’s annual […]
Plans announced for ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ at Iowa Capitol
State officials and financial supporters will be hosting an event this fall on the Iowa Capitol Grounds to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. “It’s been four days since […]
Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results
A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag. Adam […]
Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6725. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 to $1.5050. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.52. No sales were reported. Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Thirty sales were […]
China demand, weather risks boost grain market optimism
Weather has been the primary driver as corn and soybean prices climbed to start the week. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose says continued wetness is raising concerns in the Eastern […]
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Cattle producers face tough decisions as cull cow values remain historically strong
An ag economist says the strength in the cull cow market is one of the factors contributing to the slow expansion of the cattle herd. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says producers have […]