Local & State News
MSUE recommends growers monitor for spotted lanternfly after new detection
An Extension specialist says specialty crop growers should be following the spread of spotted lanternfly now that it’s been detected in Southwest Michigan. Michigan State University Extension’s Mike Reinke tells
Lindberg chosen for top role at UN World Food Program
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg has been selected to lead the United Nations World Food Program. Lindberg, who was nominated earlier this year by
New union lawsuit challenges USDA reorganization
The general counsel for the American Federation of Government Employees says a federal judge is considering a temporary pause to the USDA’s reorganization plan. Rushab Sanghvi says four unions representing
Dordt Named to Money’s Best Colleges 2026 List
Dordt University in Sioux Center has been named to Money magazine’s Best Colleges 2026 list, which evaluates four-year colleges based on educational quality, affordability, and student outcomes. According to a
Monarch researcher spies endangered bumblebee in Linn County
A rare bumblebee was spotted in eastern Iowa and one expert says it’s a sign habitat conservation efforts could be helping the federally-endangered species. Danielle Holthaus is a research station
Boozman: farmer bridge payments delayed as lawmakers seek path forward
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says another bridge payment is needed to help farmers navigate the record high input costs. John Boozman says more economic assistance was
‘Lobe Rangers’ say voluntary approach isn’t solving Iowa’s water quality issues
Three northern Iowa farmers have formed a non-profit to spread the message that cover crops and buffer strips along waterways are essential to improving Iowa’s water quality. They call themselves
China, Japan lead the way for soybean export inspections
New crop U.S. soybeans have started leaving domestic ports for China. The USDA says about half of the weekly shipment total on soybeans during the week ending September 10th was
Nonfat dry milk nears $2 as cheese prices fall Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.42.
Sioux County Sheriff Renews Warning About Jail Release Scam
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that a scam targeting family members of people recently booked into jail is resurfacing in the area. The office recently reshared a
