Local, State & Ag News
FAPRI: expanded E15 sales would benefit corn, create tradeoffs for soybeans
A new report from the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says passing nationwide, year-round E15 legislation could be a mixed bag for row crops. Director Seth
UI energy expert is concerned over rising diesel, LNG prices
While there’s plenty of grumbling in Iowa over gasoline prices being well north of $4 a gallon, University of Iowa Professor Tyler Priest, who teaches a course on U.S. energy
A wide-range of temps across the Heartland; Summer-like on the Plains; much cooler east
Across the Corn Belt, near- or below-normal temperatures linger east of the Mississippi River, while warmth is overspreading western corn and soybean production areas. Dry weather is allowing for a
Sioux Center Chamber’s “Sioux Grown” Campaign Earns Regional Marketing Award
The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce has received a regional Marketing & Communications Award from the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE) for its “Sioux Grown” campaign, a digital storytelling initiative focused
A Summer-like pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; above average rainfall for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across the northern Plains and far upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the
Dordt University Celebrates First Graduating Class of Agriculture Service Technology Program
Dordt AST Program Graduates First Class of John Deere-Certified Technicians Dordt University celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Agriculture Service Technology (AST) program Thursday evening, marking a milestone for
Iowa to be headquarters for Corteva’s Vylor spin off
The global headquarters for Vylor, an independent seed and plant genetics company being spun off from Corteva Agriscience, will be headquartered in central Iowa. Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld said her
Transportation Commission approves funding for Perry, Bondurant, New Hampton, West Burlington
The state Transportation Commission approved funding for four RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) road projects today that will help new and expanding businesses. The DOT’s Deb Arp says one award
University of Wisconsin trial might lead to a slug treatment option
A University of Wisconsin entomologist says a research project is studying whether an existing spray product can help rescue soybeans and other crops from slugs. Emily Bick tells Brownfield the
Feeder cattle futures pressured by the higher move in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for additional direct business to develop. Feeders were also pressured by the higher move in corn. June live
