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Nunn says ‘bright red line’ set for congress in stock trading bill
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would ban members of congress from buying individual stocks. Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn, a Republican from Ankeny, called the action long overdue. […]
Air National Guard leader appointed director of Sioux City airport
The City of Sioux City has appointed a new director for the Sioux Gateway Airport. Colonel Shawn Streck currently serves as Deputy Wing Commander for the 185th Air National Guard […]
Iowa’s governor says New Jersey voting glitch is a ‘wake up call’
The Iowa DOT has used the same software vendor that mistakenly added over 6000 non-citizens to New Jersey’s voter rolls. However, Iowa does not have a law like New Jersey’s […]
Ireton Native Corey Westra Named NAIA Commissioner of the Year
After more than two decades leading the Great Plains Athletic Conference, Corey Westra has received national recognition from those who best understand the demands of his position. An Honor from […]
Mexico ends pseudorabies-related limits on U.S. pork
Mexico recently lifted import restrictions on certain U.S. pork products stemming from a pseudorabies outbreak earlier this year. Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says Mexico had imposed […]
Weather, demand support wheat, soybeans, corn
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Most forecasts have a return to hot temperatures in much of the region, potentially stressing the developing crop. The trade’s also watching […]
New Star of the West food-grade corn mill will become first in Michigan
Star of the West Milling Company says transitioning its facility near the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio border will provide corn farmers with more marketing opportunities. Flour Milling Division Executive Vice President […]
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Emporia, KS
Farmers and their crops are battling a series of challenges that threaten yield potential. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Teal Mills says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers a […]
Federal court says changes in policy priorities don’t justify USDA grant terminations
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says a recent federal court ruling clarifies that agencies cannot terminate funding because a new administration has different policy priorities. Deputy Policy Director Sophia Kruszewski tells Brownfield, “The […]