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Premier Communications Warns Customers about Scam Message
Premier Communications is warning customers about a scam message falsely claiming to be from the company. The message, which has been circulating online, tells recipients that unusual activity has been
West-central Minnesota farmer weathers recent storms well
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says they’ve been fortunate so far with severe weather. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, and alfalfa near Wheaton. “Things are looking
Iowa State to sell alcohol at football, basketball games
You’ll be able to buy an adult beverage inside the stadium at Iowa State home football and basketball games this season. Iowa State University Athletic director Jamie Pollard released a
Uncertainty continues to dominate global fertilizer supplies
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says global fertilizer supplies will be constrained for the foreseeable future even if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Veronica Nigh says many
FCS Financial Field Notes: Connect Program Supports Next Generation
FCS Financials’ senior vice president of marketing, Kate Lambert, says resources are available for young and beginning farmers, including the Connect program. “Today’s farming environment doesn’t allow somebody just to
Le Mars, Wellman, Ogden win state grants for community projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved Community Attraction and Tourism or CAT grants today for three communities. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Le Mars is receiving one of the
Nebraska farmer surveys devastation after storms flatten bins, damage crops
A south-central Nebraska farmer says he’s picking up the pieces after severe storms decimated his crops and operation this past weekend. Doug Saathoff farms near Trumbull, and he says high
MU Extension and Missouri Soybeans Field Day to Feature Ag Research, Robotics and Precision Spraying
Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for July 8, 2026. The post
Iowa State Fair begins renovation of historic swine barn
Renovation is underway for another of the historic animal buildings at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says the renovation of the swine barn will cost nearly
Indiana Governor declares disaster emergency for 63 counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 63 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland
