Local, State & Ag News
SW Minnesota farmer capitalizes on rising grain prices
A southwest Minnesota farmer has taken advantage of recent strength in the grain markets. Bryan Biegler grows corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson. “We’ve been making some sales here with
Cash dairy: Blocks and butter down, barrels up Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.66. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.6550. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 at $1.5725. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.0250 at $1.7750. Fourteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.77 to $1.8075.
Neighbor Friendly Weed Control
With the Enlist weed control system, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says farmers can expect effective, neighbor-friendly weed control. He tells Brownfield there are several steps growers can
Ohio Farm Bureau says increased data center development could impact farmland access
The president of Ohio Farm Bureau says he’s concerned a rise in data centers could impact the state’s agricultural production. Bill Patterson says land use continues to be a major debate
Iowa Senate’s GOP leader says tax hike on vapes being considered
Legislative leaders indicate the tobacco tax increase Governor Kim Reynolds proposed does not have enough support among her fellow Republicans to win approval in the legislature, but Senate Republican Leader
Time to brush up on your Iowa Severe Weather knowledge
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director John Benson says he hopes everyone in the state takes notice. “Our goal, obviously, is make sure
Alfalfa industry looks beyond livestock feed for new markets
The U.S. alfalfa industry is exploring market opportunities beyond ruminant animal feed. National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance president Beth Nelson says research into new uses is happening in Madison, Wisconsin,
Unity Christian Students Role Play as Crime Scene Investigators
A group of Unity Christian High School students in Orange City recently had the opportunity to work a simulated crime scene with Sioux County Sheriff deputies. Deputy Jessica Dorhout tells
Authorities respond to car fire near Dordt Rec Center
The Sioux Center fire department and ambulance were sent to the scene of an accident Monday morning in Sioux Center, at 7th Street NE, west of 7th Avenue NE near
Prioritize cover crop planning
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers are already planning their fall cover crop decisions. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield, “Talking about cover crop advantages
