Local, State & Ag News
A seasonally active pattern continues for many; somewhat days ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures between the Rockies and the Mississippi River, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the
USDA program cuts cause ripple effects in Iowa, job losses
The USDA eliminated a grant program last week that aimed to help underserved producers grow resources. The now-cancelled Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program began funding 50 projects in
Getting Ahead of Weeds
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Dennis Holland says preemergent weed control is an important topic for growers. He tells Brownfield that controlling weeds before they emerge is imperative for farmers

From 78 to 3: Rock Valley Facing Tight Housing Supply After Flood
Rock Valley is down to just three available residential lots following last year’s devastating flood, as the city looks ahead to its next phase. Speaking on Daily Grind last week,
Volunteers are still needed for Pick-Up Iowa program
A three-month project to clean up Iowa’s waterways, roadways and neighborhoods will launch this week, and more helpers are needed. Andy Frantz, executive director of Keep Iowa Beautiful, says the

Organizers Estimate about 200 Attend “No Kings” Protest in Sioux Center
Organizers estimate about 200 people gathered in Sioux Center Saturday afternoon for a “No Kings” protest at Central Park, one of many demonstrations held across the country. Throughout the event,
‘No Kings’ protests in over 50 Iowa cities and towns this weekend
From Dubuque to Sioux City and Shenandoah to Burlington, thousands of Iowans in over 50 cities and towns participated in Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests. The first series of nationwide
At least 2 homes destroyed as grass fire burns 7+ miles in northwest Iowa
Damage assessments are underway after a major field fire in Woodbury County forced the closure of Highway 20 between Lawton and Moville for several hours on Saturday. “There are at

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of March 23rd
Click on the Headline to read the full story. IA Guard Member Returns from Deployment to Middle East Rock Valley Sets Hearing on Tax Levy Tied to Flood Recovery Sioux
Soybeans and corn lower on Friday
Soybeans closed lower, giving back some of the gains from earlier in the week. The market remains very sensitive to any trade news, especially as it relates to China. Soybean
