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Jodi Huisentruit is remembered during ceremony, 31+ years after disappearing
It’s now been more than 31 years since Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished from her apartment building’s parking lot while about to leave for the early morning shift.
Market analysts eye acreage shifts in Dakotas, Delta ahead of USDA report
If there have been acreage shifts this spring, market analysts say it’s likely to happen in the Dakotas and the Delta. Allison Thompson with the Money Farm, based in Minnesota,
Early-planted soybeans becoming the new standard, BASF agronomist says
An agronomist based in southern Illinois says the practice of planting soybeans early is becoming more widely adopted. Mike Probst is with BASF. “It’s probably been one of the most
Iowa communities counting down to Independence Day festivities
Communities across the state are preparing for their annual Independence Day celebrations while also celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Urbandale has one of the larger celebrations in central Iowa. Sean
Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week
U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to
Kluis: higher input costs may push 1 million corn acres to soybeans
A market analyst expects the USDA to reduce U.S. corn acreage around 1 million acres in tomorrow’s planting estimates. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodity Advisors says he agrees with trade
Economist expects drawn out USMCA negotiations
The North America economist for Coface, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, says he doesn’t expect a quick solution to the USMCA renewal process. Marcos
Sheldon Man Killed in Harrison County UTV Crash
(KTIV) — A Sheldon man has died following a UTV crash in western Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 127
Help is available for Iowans suffering from PTSD
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD Awareness Month. Winnebago County Veterans Affairs Director Mary Lou Kleveland says many people are unaware that there is a condition. “The condition
USDA forecast shows rising costs for corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat
The USDA says farm production costs could hit a record high in 2027. Ag economist Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says inflation has been the biggest factor since
