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Global production constraints likely to keep phosphate fertilizer prices elevated
The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects constraints on global phosphate production to be a long-term issue. David Delaney says tight sulfur supplies and record prices
Alton Man Sentenced to Up to 10 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor
(Storm Lake Radio) — An Alton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor in Storm Lake. Dany Duarte,
Agronomist urges patience as crop quality picture develops
An agronomy expert says the amount of rainfall that fell across parts of the Midwest during the opening weeks of harvest exceeded expectations. “September is going to be one that
Good soybean harvest progress in NW Iowa, but corn harvest is at a standstill
Many farmers in northwest Iowa are wrapping up their first full week of the harvest with dry, warm conditions, as the rains finally stopped last weekend and the combines were
Ag economist says Ohio’s diesel tax holiday will offer limited relief for the state’s farmers
An ag economist says the recent passage of Ohio’s diesel tax holiday is unlikely to improve the bottom line for the state’s farmers. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says suspending
Leveraging innovation in the next generation of ag equipment
CLAAS Group CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr says the next era of technology will focus on sustainability and efficiency. “Fuel consumption, for example, is a topic and if you would be make
CenturyLink copper land line service to end in 20 Iowa communties
Lumen Technologies plans to end CenturyLink land line service in 20 Iowa communities on October 18. Lumen operates its Iowa land-lines under the brand name CenturyLink. The company said “a
Council Bluffs firefighter dies
The Council Bluffs fire chief says Firefighter/Medic Charles Jones died Thursday following a medical emergency. A 19-year department veteran, officials say Jones responded to emergencies and helped residents during some
Iowans can hop a train like it’s 1926 along historic White Pole Road
Railroading enthusiasts will soon have a chance to ride the rails in the style of a century ago while helping several small western Iowa communities preserve past traditions for the
Low corn prices and harvest quality concerns shift grain marketing strategies
Harvest quality concerns and disappointing corn prices could change how farmers market their grain this fall. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says some producers might be looking to sell soybeans
