Black Sea conflict fuels wheat rally
A market analyst says wheat futures have been rallying this month. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the surge has primarily been driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Black Sea […]
Emily Dreckman Added to Northwestern Athletics Staff
Northwestern College athletics has hired Emily Dreckman as its Fan Experience and Marketing Assistant. Dreckman will oversee game presentation, fan engagement initiatives, promotional planning, and live event production for Northwestern’s […]
White mold threat looms as soybean canopies close
White mold is a soybean disease that an agronomist warns could become a problem in the coming weeks. Corey Klaphake with CHS says it favors cool, wet conditions after plant […]
Group plans campaign for amendment that would make raising Iowa taxes harder
An organization that lobbies for lower taxes is launching a campaign to encourage Iowa voters to pass a proposal that would make it more difficult to raise state income taxes […]
Northwestern Women’s Tennis Earns ITA Academic Honors
The Northwestern College women’s tennis program has received multiple academic honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Northwestern was named an ITA All-Academic Team after the Red Raiders compiled a cumulative […]
Soybean yield potential hinges on August weather
An agronomist in southeast Nebraska says timely rains have kept the area’s soybean crop on track. But, Chris Langemeier with Hogemeyer Hybrids, says the make-or-break part of the growing season […]
Catanzarite Joins Dordt Men’s Soccer Staff as Assistant Coach
Michael Catanzarite has joined the Dordt University men’s soccer program as an assistant coach, bringing experience as a collegiate player, youth coach, professional player and international scout. Catanzarite’s soccer journey […]
AFBF: Farm losses projected to deepen
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the financial pressure on U.S. crop producers is expected to intensify. John Newton, vice president of public policy, says AFBF is projecting more than […]
Wulf Discusses Farm Refinancing Following Sioux County Court Case
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Derek Wulf says he has secured refinancing for his Black Hawk County farm after a judgment in a Sioux County civil case involving his livestock […]
Tick populations booming, prevention paramount
An educator with the University of Illinois Extension says tick prevention should be top of mind for all agricultural workers. Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield unseasonably warm weather early this […]