Cash dairy prices were down Monday
Cash dairy prices were down Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.5950. No sales were reported. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.0375 to $1.47. Seventeen […]
2026 War Eagle Conference All-Conference Baseball Teams
The War Eagle Conference has released its All-Conference baseball teams following the conclusion of the season. First Team: Will Hartman (Sr.) – Akron-Westfield Kaleb Johnson (So.) – Akron-Westfield Dane Lehmann […]
2026 War Eagle Conference All-Conference Softball Teams
The War Eagle Conference has released their 2026 All-Conference softball teams. First Team: Peyton Vander Helm (Sr.) – Akron-Westfield Kenzie Allen (Fr.) – Akron-Westfield Kennedy Paulson (Jr.) – Gehlen Catholic […]
Iowa farmers meet with state, federal officials to discuss flooding during Colfax roundtable
Flood impacts were a key topic during a farmer roundtable in Colfax, Iowa on Friday. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield flood waters have caused crop damage in several […]
Pork producers continue push for Prop 12 relief in Senate
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says he’s optimistic a fix for Proposition 12 can still be included in the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “Every indication […]
Beef-on-dairy trend helping drive U.S. dairy herd growth
A dairy lender says the added value of beef-on-dairy calves has helped grow the U.S. dairy herd over the last year. But, Tim Van Hofwegen with Farm Credit Services of America says […]
Make the most out of soybean moisture this fall
A soybean extension specialist with the University of Minnesota says prioritizing soybean moisture levels during harvest could help growers’ bottom lines. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Seth […]
Economist warns of growing uncertainty in ag policy
An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says while there’ve been necessary updates to the […]
Iowa teacher says classics like ‘The Odyssey’ are relevant today
An Iowa teacher who includes “The Odyssey” as required reading in her World Literature class says she’s excited to hear her students’ reactions to the blockbuster movie of the summer. […]
Garretson Woman Accused of taking more than $20,000 from Dependent Adult
(KIWA) — A Garretson, South Dakota woman faces two felony charges after authorities say suspicious banking activity included nearly $16,000 in withdrawals and fees at Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood. […]