Local, State & Ag News
Sand chooses western Iowa farmer as his running mate
Rod Sand, the Democratic Party’s candidate for governor, has picked a western Iowa farmer as his running mate. Nominees for governor and lieutenant governor in Iowa run together as a
Sluggish ag economy leading some farmers to specialty grains
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says the slumping ag economy has farmers showing an increased interest in planting crops for premium markets. In a recent FarmDoc webinar,
Pillen says producer data ownership opens door to added income
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the nation’s first-ever data privacy law could help producers to monetize the value of their operational information. He tells Brownfield the measure establishes producer ownership
National Pork Board: consumers focus on flavor, convenience, and nutrition
The National Pork Board continues to research consumer behavior to better understand what customers of pork at home and abroad are most focused on. NPB vice president of international market
Economist warns USMCA review could disrupt integrated North American pork industry
A livestock economist says the U.S., Mexican, and Canadian pork industries are tied closely together. Speaking to Brownfield at last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Glynn Tonsor described
Vaden: USMCA review should expand market access for U.S. agriculture
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will expand market access for U.S. agriculture, not just maintain the status quo. “This administration does
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Baylee Asbury, the director of operations and engagement at Missouri Soybeans, says the fifth class of the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship is wrapping up their year, and applications are now open
Iowa sees slight slip on national survey of child well-being
The annual Kids Count report ranks Iowa 10th in the nation, down one position from last year. The report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation looks at 16 indicators of
Le Mars Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash Near Le Mars
Le Mars, IA (KTIV Sioux City) — The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office says a Le Mars man has died following a motorcycle crash late Friday night northeast of Le Mars.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Joins State Underage Alcohol Compliance Program
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Iowa Department of Revenue to conduct underage alcohol compliance checks aimed at reducing illegal alcohol sales to minors. The effort is
