Research shows profit potential for winter canola in Midwest
A professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois says three years of research shows that winter canola could be a profitable venture for Midwestern farmers. […]
Northwestern football team kicks off the season Thursday at Western Illinois
The Northwestern College football team kicks off the 2026 season Thursday night when they play at F-C-S Western Illinois. After finishing last season with a 6-and-4 record, and missed the […]
2026: Another Learning Year
As the growing season nears the finish line, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Brianna Gehrig says farmers in northwestern Illinois dealt with a wet spring and rainy June. She tells […]
Cooler, less humid weather for some; heat lingers on parts of the Plains; scattered showers & t-storms the dividing line
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain nearly ideal for filling to maturing summer crops, although soil moisture greatly varies across the region. Monday’s high temperatures will mostly range from 75 […]
Seasonal warmth, some heat and adequate rainfall prospects ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
Iowa’s young adults need to be on guard for job scams, identity theft
Iowans are being warned about a rising number of fake employment scams. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says con artists are especially targeting college students and young […]
PathOne Data Centers to Hold Community Information Meeting Tuesday in Hull
Sioux County residents will have another opportunity Tuesday evening to learn more about data centers and ask questions directly of PathOne Data Centers. Sioux County shared an announcement inviting residents […]
USDA Cattle on Feed report provides bullish signal for the cattle market
An ag economist says the latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA should be supportive to the cattle market. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “It’s a […]
Iowa economic tax incentives approved for Clinton, Waverly businesses
Businesses in Clinton and Waverly are getting state economic incentives on the promise of creating 58 jobs. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says ADM plans to expand operations […]
2026 Iowa State Fair attendance nearing record
The Iowa State Fair’s 11-day run ended Sunday and it will likely set an attendance record. During the first 10 days of the State Fair, 1,114,985 people entered the fairgrounds. […]