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Indiana Pork expands disease prevention efforts as part of its Swine Health Advisory Committee
The director of producer education for Indiana Pork says protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd remains a top priority for producers in 2027. Stacy Herr, director of producer
Military nurses exhibit opening at Iowa Goldstar Military Museum
The Iowa Goldstar Military Museum at Camp Dodge is opening a new exhibit this weekend that covers nurses in the military from 1853 through the Korean War in 1953. Museum
Red meat production expected to fall, poultry to rise
USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production projections while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef production is estimated 24.802 billion pounds, a drop of 75 million from September on light
Iowa Supreme Court doesn’t buy deep fake video claim in sexual assault case
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the sexual abuse conviction of a Woodbury County man who claimed video of the act was a deep fake. The woman involved had been
USDA increases sorghum yield guess
USDA’s sorghum crop estimate is up on the month, but sharply below a year ago. Production is now seen at 291.075 million bushels, rising 3% from September on a higher
Record yields in sight for central Minnesota farmer
A farmer in central Minnesota could be on the verge of a record crop. Brownton corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun says bean yields range from the mid 60’s to
Expanded beef imports fail to lower retail prices, pressure cattle producers
Livestock economist James Mitchell at the University of Arkansas says President Trump’s expanded beef import plan hasn’t provided noticeable price relief for consumers and has pressured cattle prices. “All of
Missouri expands dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, extends ag hauling limits
Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists and extending higher ag hauling weight limits through December 31. Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new executive order Friday,
Sioux Center Council Advances Sewer Rate Increases for 2027 and 2028
The Sioux Center City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing higher sewer rates for 2027 and 2028 during its October 5th meeting. All four council members
With harvest underway in the heat, Iowa farmers are on guard for field fires
A week ago, heavy rains caused delays for many Iowa farmers who were eager to get to work on the harvest but the soil was too soggy. Now, the weather’s
