Local, State & Ag News
Study: Many Iowans think they can go 10 over the speed limit without a ticket
A new study suggests speeding has become routine for many of the state’s drivers. AAA-Iowa spokeswoman Brynna Knapp says the research found going well above the posted limit is increasingly
Looking beyond N, P &K
Many farmers are putting together crop nutrition programs for 2026. Andrew Tucker with Loveland Products says macronutrients will be an important part of fall and spring applications. “Looking at phosphorous,
Both candidates for governor would sign Iowa regs for automated license plate readers
The candidates running to be Iowa’s next governor use words like “creepy” and “invasive” to describe the tens of thousands of Flock cameras that are capturing and storing license plate
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of August 31st
Click the headline to read the full story… More Than $3 Million in FEMA Funding Awarded to Sioux County, Rock Rapids Orange City Advances 23-Lot Redevelopment of Former Airport Property
OCAHS Becomes Third Iowa Hospital to Offer Pritikin Cardiac Rehab
Orange City Area Health System has expanded its cardiac rehabilitation services through a program combining supervised exercise with nutrition, stress management, and other lifestyle education. OCAHS says it is now
Live cattle, hog futures finish the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mixed waiting on direct business ahead of the long holiday weekend. October live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $212.95
Cultivating Your Farm’s Future series provides regular planning for multiple generations
A farm succession specialist says setting aside regular time for transfer planning can make decisions about an operation’s future more manageable. Joy Kirkpatrick is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division
Loveland Products sales manager encourages broader 2026 fertilizer approach
Many farmers are putting together crop nutrition programs for 2026. Andrew Tucker with Loveland Products says macronutrients will be an important part of fall and spring applications. “Looking at phosphorous,
Soybeans, corn, wheat take profits ahead of Labor Day
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There was no change in weather, with parts of the region expected to stay hot and dry into the coming week.
Trump moves to expand beef processing options, competition
President Trump has signed a pair of executive orders that address market access and competition for America’s farmers and ranchers. During a signing ceremony on Friday, the President said
