Local, State & Ag News
Fed rate debate creates uncertainty for agriculture
A market analyst says questions about where interest rates are headed continue to weigh on the ag economy. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says it’s an issue farmers and
June corn grind, soybean crush both up on year
Corn grind and soybean crush numbers reflect the solid demand for ethanol and soybean products. The USDA says 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June
Widespread tipback issues make grain fill more critical for corn crop
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says adverse weather conditions have impacted much of the corn crop in his territory. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and
Vehicle runs into building in downtown Sioux Center
A vehicle wound up in the front door of a business on Main Street in Sioux Center after a two vehicle accident on Saturday. Sioux Center police say that a
USMCA review could shape future of U.S. pork exports
The executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association says any disruption to the USMCA agreement could devastate the industry. Seth Mitchell says maintaining market access is critical. “We want
Corn, sorghum export inspections above last week, year
Global corn demand continues to look solid. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending July 30th were larger than what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing
West Bend Grotto to host event honoring volunteers, visitors
The West Bend Grotto will host Customer Appreciation Events tomorrow. “We want people to know that we appreciate their business that they have given to us in supporting the grotto
Sports betting company fined for allowing Iowa bets on soccer referee cards
The sports betting company Fan Duel has been fined $95,000 on two violations involving wagers not allowed in Iowa. Racing and Gaming Racing administrator Tina Eick says one of the
Litton remembered for transforming Missouri agriculture and leadership
More than 300 people gathered in northern Missouri this weekend to celebrate the legacy of former Missouri Congressman Jerry Litton, 50 years after his death. Kristi Wyatt worked closely with
Creighton survey shows slippage, but still growth in Iowa manufacturing
A Creighton University survey of supply managers in manufacturing plants in the middle of the country shows business conditions improved in the region last month and remain solid in Iowa.
