Railroad merger raises questions about rates and competition
Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers […]
Northwest Iowa farmer takes steps to protect fall input costs
A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I […]
China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks
The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think […]
Corn, soybean inspections pull ahead of last marketing year
A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with […]
Russ Adams & Ellie Pottebaum
NWC Leadership in Education Conference
Cheese blocks climb, butter slips Monday at CME Group
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging […]
Turek, Grassley, Hinson call for suspending US diesel exports
Both major party candidates for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat are calling for steps to ease the price of gasoline and diesel. Democrat Josh Turek rolled out a series of […]
UNI president talks about the 150th anniversary celebration
The University or Northern Iowa marked its 150th birthday with a celebration Friday following a year of events. UNI president Mark Nook talked about the Cedar Falls school’s history during […]
Northwestern College unveils new mascot
Orange City, Iowa—Northwestern College has a new face representing Raider Nation. Red the Raider, the college’s new mascot, has begun appearing at campus events and will make his public debut […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/21/26
Class 5A 1. Southeast Polk (4-0), LW #2 @ Ottumwa 2. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #1 @ Waterloo West 3. Johnston (3-1), LW #3 vs CB Abe Lincoln 4. Sioux […]