Would a proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger be good for agriculture?
As federal regulators consider the proposed merger of two major railroads, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it may -not- be in the best interests of America’s farmers to have Union […]
A mixed Tuesday for cash dairy prices at the CME Group
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.020 to $0.70. Two sales were recorded ranging from $0.70 to $0.7025. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.59 to $1.6050. Cheese barrels were up $0.040 to $1.60. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.5950 […]
$39 Trillion: A Number Too Big to Ignore
There are numbers so big they are impossible for most of us to comprehend. Take for instance our national debt, a topic I’ve written about several times over the years. […]
Nebraska farmer says rising irrigation costs are cutting into margins
An eastern Nebraska farmer says irrigation costs are out of control. “We’ve got diesel, we’ve got propane and we’ve got electric. The reality is there is not a cheap way […]
Ernst reveals gift late Sen. Graham gave her after 2014 campaign
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst delivered an emotional tribute to the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham this morning, praising his humor, his 33 years in the military, and his efforts […]
Mexico market remains key as USMCA review creates uncertainty
The president of the Kansas Soybean Association says potential changes to the USMCA could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. agriculture. Brett Neibling says the 10-year review window creates uncertainty for […]
Report details migration in and out of Iowa counties
A report just released from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) takes a deeper look into its 2025 findings that Iowa’s population growth remains mostly concentrated in metro areas. Research and […]
Le Mars Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Diverting Fentanyl, Dilaudid
(KIWA) — A Le Mars man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to diverting large amounts of controlled substances while working as a registered nurse. […]
Palo City Council moves ahead with data center ordinance despite opposition
The Palo City Council approved the second of three readings on a data center ordinance Monday with a 4-1 vote. The proposal was put on hold for five weeks and […]
Four-Day Hull SummerFest Begins Thursday
Hull will welcome residents and visitors for four days of food, entertainment and community fundraising when Hull SummerFest begins Thursday, July 16. The celebration continues through Sunday, July 19, with […]