Missouri to begin tracking Alpha-gal Syndrome under newly signed law
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President […]
Heat dome to stress crops in dry areas of the Northern Plains
Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University […]
Rising break-evens add pressure for cattle producers
High prices are creating challenges for cattle producers. Jase Kracht with Professional Ag Marketing says there’s some concern about elevated prices. “Concerns now would be buying cattle back for the […]
Heat dome adds risk to U.S. crop potential as corn enters critical pollination stage
A market analyst says the current heat dome could reduce U.S. crop potential. “We’re at a crossroads,” says Don Roose, U.S. Commodities. “Are we going to continue to be threatened? […]
Montezuma woman is recovering from quadruple organ transplant surgery
An Iowa woman will head home this week after receiving an organ transplant that was the first-of-its kind in the U.S. Thirty-six-year old Elizabeth Wehrle of Montezuma received a quadruple […]
A challenging year for weed control
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension weed scientist Tommy Butts says the variable environmental conditions has created a nightmare for weed control. The post A challenging […]
NCC Foundation Receives Grant for Veteran Scholarships
Two Northwest Iowa Community College students who are military veterans will receive scholarships this fall through a grant awarded to the college’s foundation. The Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation recently […]
Honeyberries could be Iowa’s next go-to niche crop
A type of berry that’s considered a “superfood” for its potential health benefits is being tested on plots in Iowa to see how it adapts to our soil and climate, […]
Larchwood Approves Plans to Seek Bids for New Community Center
A project nearly a decade in the making is moving closer to construction after the Larchwood City Council voted Monday night to seek bids for a new community center. The […]
Six Taken to Hospital After Rollover Near Sioux Center
Six people were taken to the hospital following a rollover accident west of Sioux Center Monday afternoon. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened shortly after 4 p.m. […]