Local, State & Ag News
Campaign warns Iowa parents about the severe risks of e-bikes, scooters
AAA is launching a campaign in Iowa called “E-Ride Ready” which aims to help parents better understand the risks of letting their kids use electric scooters and e-bikes without proper
Sioux Center Police Department to Conduct Underage Alcohol Compliance Checks with State Partnership
The Sioux Center Police Department is partnering with the Iowa Department of Revenue’s Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division to conduct underage alcohol compliance checks in the community. According to the
Sioux Center Senator Jeff Taylor says Library Decisions Should Remain Local as State Review Continues
State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says decisions surrounding public library access policies should remain at the local level as the Iowa Commission of Libraries continues reviewing questions tied
Assessing the commodity markets
Grain prices were trending lower at mid-week. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Allendale director of brokerage Greg McBride talks about some of the current market drivers including sluggish
USDA confirms New World screwworm in Texas
New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. During a call with reporters Wednesday evening, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins the lone case was found in the umbilical area
Possible New World screwworm detected in Texas, USDA confirms testing underway
The USDA says it is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States. In a post on X, the department said
Soybeans, corn, wheat all lower at midweek
Soybeans finished the day lower on fund and technical selling. Demand has been a bit sluggish recently. The market also continues to monitor weather, as the growing season has been
USDA’s specialty crop assistance helps some, not all
An economist says USDA’s recently announced assistance program for specialty crop producers helps some producers but fails to help others. Economist Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation says
Illinois conservation districts wrestling with stagnant, inadequate funding
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the state’s new budget is disappointing. “Unfortunately, we were held level for the third year in
Food industry innovator encouraging growth in Michigan food processing
The founder of Chobani says he expects to see more food processing come to West Michigan. Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield, “I think the next company that comes to the area
