Local, State & Ag News
Rock Valley Sets Hearing on Tax Levy Tied to Flood Recovery
The City of Rock Valley will hold a public hearing on April 2nd on its proposed property tax levy, with city leaders citing flood recovery costs as a key factor
Why people are flocking to Iowa hatchery for backyard birds
A new study finds 13-percent of all homes in America now have some sort of backyard bird flock, and the nation’s largest producer of “pet” poultry is in north-central Iowa.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Takes Place Across Iowa This Week
Iowa is observing Severe Weather Awareness Week from Monday, March 23rd, through Friday, March 27th, as state and local agencies encourage residents to review safety plans ahead of the spring
Some Iowa farmers switching to soybeans due to nitrogen cost
A past president of the National Corn Growers Association is predicting some farmers will change their planting intentions from corn to soybeans this year. Kevin Ross of Underwood said that’s
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of March 16th
Click on the Headline to read the full story Protest Planned in Sioux Center as Part of Nationwide “No Kings” Demonstrations Rock Valley CSD Superintendent Shares Construction Update Missouri Man
Spencer, Iowa, to be involved in flood prediction research
A research project being planned by the Iowa Flood Center could lead to earlier and more accurate flood predictions. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson says Spencer has been invited to
ISU Extension holding wild mushroom certification workshops
Iowa State University Extension is hosting a couple of workshops on harvesting wild mushrooms. Chelsea Harbach oversees the workshops and says they offer a required certification for some mushroom hunters.
Businesses in Adel, Waverly given Iowa economic tax incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved $121,000 in tax credits for Refreshments Manufacturers of Iowa to build a production facility in Adel. The startup company makes ready-to-drink canned
Rising input costs are a big concern for farmers
A Wisconsin farmer is concerned about rising input costs. Shane Goplin says he secured his crop inputs late last winter but worries about other farmers. “There are producers who waited
USDA disaster relief available for some weather-related losses
A Farm Service Agency director says it’s important to report damage and losses from weather events to USDA. Wisconsin FSA Director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield producers will be dealing with
