Local, State & Ag News
45 MPH speed zone for newly-paved stretch of 13th Ave SE
The speed limit on the recently-paved portion of 13th Ave. SE south of 20th St. SE will likely be 45 MPH. This week, the Sioux Center City Council approved setting
New research could help dairy producers improve nutrient use efficiency on farm
New manure management research could help producers improve nutrient use efficiency on their operations. Jeff Porter, technical consultant with Newtrient, says nitrogen enrichment technology helps increase the value of manure. “Researchers
‘We need the certainty’: Farmfest farmers call for action on farm bill
Minnesota farmers attending Farmfest near Redwood Falls are eager for Congress to pass a farm bill. Bob Worth farms near Lake Benton and says the last time a five-year farm
July had extremes for heat, rainfall, humidity
State Climatologist Justin Glisansays Iowa and the entire upper midwest saw a warmer July with the average temperature about 77 degrees — or three degrees above average. “So, with 154
China, Mexico demand fuels optimism for grain markets
A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers. Dan O’Brien with K-State University says China has fulfilled
Senate CR includes hemp ban extension
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “The continuing resolution, which the Senate
Undercover investigation leads to arrest of Sheldon man
A Sheldon man is facing felony charges after an undercover online investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 39-year-old Christopher James Kopel was arrested Monday afternoon. Investigators say
Grassley convenes U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for vote on Blanche
Senator Chuck Grassley says it was common sense for two of his Republican colleagues to insist on written assurances that a proposed $1.776 billion fund for victims of Justice Department
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Garden City, KS
Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Teal Mills says the company’s latest genetics provide
Libertarians meet Sunday to choose another candidate in Iowa’s third district
The Libertarian Party candidate who filed to run in Iowa’s third congressional district has ended his campaign and Iowa Libertarians will hold a nominating convention to put another candidate’s name
