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Bill expands definition of unacceptable grooming behavior by Iowa school employees
The Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill expanding the definition of unacceptable grooming behavior that would likely lead to revoking an Iowa teacher or school administrator’s license. A
Fertilizer prices to stay elevated through 2027 even if Strait of Hormuz reopens, says analyst
The associate director of the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University says even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens today, U.S. agriculture will likely be dealing higher
A waiting game on the southern border
USDA officials are still weighing when, or if, live cattle imports from Mexico can resume. The threat of New World screwworm is ongoing, and the department has been conducting risk
Cash dairy prices end the week higher
Cash dairy prices were all higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0250 at $1.5875. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5725 to $1.5825. Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 at $1.5750. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.01 at $1.7475. Ten sales
Spring grazing can bring nutrient concerns for cattle
A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the arrival of spring has many producers turning cattle out onto pastures. Travis Meteer says early season grasses can pose
Northwest Minnesota farmer keeps planting plans flexible
The planting plan is fluid for a northwest Minnesota farmer this spring. Jake Thompson of Barnesville tells Brownfield he’s monitoring soil temperature and weather forecasts. “We do grow some small
Highway 75 Work Underway in Sioux Center; Major Closures Not Expected until Late May
If you haven’t noticed, Highway 75 construction in Sioux Center is underway, and crews are working to keep traffic moving as long as possible. According to an update from the
Iowa Corn leader pushes for E15, citing savings for consumers at the pump
The first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says he remains optimistic that federal E15 legislation can get passed in 2026. Steve Kuiper says he’s been in contact
Bill bars schools as early voting sites for Iowa school bond issues
The legislature has sent the governor a bill that forbids a school to be used an early voting location if there’s a bond issue for any school district on the
West Sioux School Board Discusses Staffing Issues
A special West Sioux School Board meeting was held on Thursday, with board members addressing staffing and administrative needs across the district. A key topic centered on staffing in the
