Ohio State economist warns new Canadian tariffs could increase trade uncertainty
An ag economist says the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs could have long-term implications for U.S. agricultural trade with Canada. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University says the Section 338 tariffs are […]
Sand calls for ending all Iowa tax breaks for data centers
Democrat Rob Sand says if he’s elected governor, he’d sign a bill banning tax breaks for data centers. Sand has been discussing the topic on the campaign trail and posted […]
Farmer says more aid would be appreciated, but solutions needed
A southwestern Wisconsin producer says the struggling ag economy is impacting morale in farm country. “Farmers are not really upbeat right now.” Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and […]
Nonfat dry milk surges while cheese, butter hold steady at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.69. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.56. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.55 to $1.5625. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was unchanged at $1.4850. No sales […]
45 MPH speed zone for newly-paved stretch of 13th Ave SE
The speed limit on the recently-paved portion of 13th Ave. SE south of 20th St. SE will likely be 45 MPH. This week, the Sioux Center City Council approved setting […]
Kristi Schaeffer
Inspiration Hills Amenities & Capital Campaign
New research could help dairy producers improve nutrient use efficiency on farm
New manure management research could help producers improve nutrient use efficiency on their operations. Jeff Porter, technical consultant with Newtrient, says nitrogen enrichment technology helps increase the value of manure. “Researchers […]
‘We need the certainty’: Farmfest farmers call for action on farm bill
Minnesota farmers attending Farmfest near Redwood Falls are eager for Congress to pass a farm bill. Bob Worth farms near Lake Benton and says the last time a five-year farm […]
July had extremes for heat, rainfall, humidity
State Climatologist Justin Glisansays Iowa and the entire upper midwest saw a warmer July with the average temperature about 77 degrees — or three degrees above average. “So, with 154 […]
China, Mexico demand fuels optimism for grain markets
A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers. Dan O’Brien with K-State University says China has fulfilled […]