Local, State & Ag News
Illinois farmer excited by demand prospects of new RVOs
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries are poised to take advantage of new Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) issued
Grassley: cut phosphate tariff, expand E15 to ease rising ag input pressures
Federal lawmakers are discussing ways to help alleviate rising ag input prices. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says revoking countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports would be a start. “The
Davenport book store sees Gen Z and Millennials flocking to VHS tapes
The co-owner of Iowa’s largest and oldest used book store reports an unexpected surge in the sale of movies on VHS tape, a medium most of us haven’t thought about
Gas prices to be cut by $1 to protest proposal to raise Iowa’s fuel tax
An organization that represents Iowa’s fuel industry is sponsoring an event today where customers can get one-dollar off per gallon of gas at a Mason City convenience store. It’s an
Bob and Ellen’s Restaurant Planned as part of New Orange City Development
A new restaurant is coming to Orange City as part of a larger commercial development supported by the city’s ongoing efforts to preserve its Dutch identity. City Administrator Matt Van
Northwest Iowa K-9 Teams Earn Top Finishes at State Certification Trials
Two northwest Iowa K-9 teams are being recognized after standout performances at the 2026 K-9 Narcotics Certification Trials in Burlington. Officer Jordan Kerr and K-9 Gus of the Rock Valley
Iowa bill a response to threats, violence against public officials
The Iowa legislature has passed a bill to ensure court officials and members of the Iowa House and Senate may carry a concealed gun to defend themselves anywhere in the
Final approval given to increase Iowa fishing, hunting license fees
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission gave final approval today to an increase in fees for hunting and fishing licenses. DNR Fisheries Chief Joe Larscheid says the change is a modest
Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $1.27 higher at $247.20 and August live cattle closed $.92
New grassland conservation grants are tailored to beef producers
A public-private partnership is funding more than two million acres of grassland conservation projects for beef producers. The Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced
