Broiler sets up week-to-week as placements dip
Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, still pointing to a year-over-year rise in production. The USDA says 247.786 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, an increase of 2.564 million […]
Hospers Fire Department Responds to House Fire
Late Wednesday morning, the Hospers Fire Department and ambulance responded to a call about a residential fire in Hospers. According to a press release from Sioux County Emergency Management, all […]
New Ames recycling system recieves large grant from Iowa EPC
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has approved nearly one million dollars in loans for the new Ames garbage handling system. The DNR’s Tom Anderson says Ames is closing the plant […]
Third Leaf Farm says momentum for regenerative ag solutions is at a tipping point
A regenerative organic-certified apple grower says on-farm data is helping guide how he transitions management practices. Kyle Rasch tells Brownfield Third Leaf Farm became one of the first farms in […]
August milk supply increases slightly as production dips
Growing dairy herds in Kansas and South Dakota are helping to lift U.S. milk production despite reduced cow output. Milk production in the U.S. increased 1.7 percent in August, with […]
Kansas farmers expect little change in wheat acres
A pair of Kansas farmers says higher wheat futures are improving the outlook for the crop. But, Gary Millershaski says, he likely won’t plant any additional acres due to persistent […]
K-State economist sees diesel prices reaching $7 next year
A Kansas State University ag economist says projects diesel prices could hit $7 in 2027. “Farmers are in a really, really bad situation here.” Gregg Ibendahl says if global […]
Arnolds Park concludes season with steady attendance figures
The end of summer means the end of the season for Arnolds Park Amusement Park on Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa. Park CEO Jon Pausley says the season’s attendance numbers […]
Iowa Corn Growers call for federal intervention in diesel market
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is asking Iowa’s congressional delegation to lobby the Trump Administration to release oil from the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve to increase the supply of diesel […]
Ethanol production, stocks fall to multi-week lows
Seasonal maintenance impacted ethanol production last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.028 million barrels per day, down 71,000 on the week and the lowest in more […]