Local, State & Ag News
Peak demand limits remain in expanding regional water system in northwest Iowa
A major regional water project serving northwest Iowa communities is moving closer to completion, but operators say there will still be limited water supplies during peak demand. The third phase
Wisconsin farmer ready to roll when soil conditions improve
A central Wisconsin farmer says he’s ready to plant, but conditions are not right yet. John Eron grows corn and soybeans west of Stevens Point and does some custom fieldwork
U.S. dairy group calls for improved enforcement measures during USMCA review
The National Milk Producers Federation says the USMCA review process needs to include refining the dispute process between trading partners. Shawna Morris tells Brownfield, “There’s an opportunity to see what’s
Export inspections mixed, still mostly solid
U.S. export inspections generally reflected decent demand during the week ending April 23rd. The USDA says corn fell below a year ago but remains ahead of the pace needed to
Beverage company plans move to Webster City, creating 42 jobs
A factory that once housed aquaculture shrimp in Webster City will become the home of a beverage production facility. Officials with the New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Incorporated picked Webster
Report highlights healthy liquidity ratios on many Minnesota farms
A farm business management instructor suggests many Minnesota grain farms are holding up financially despite a challenging ag economy. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says the 2025
Rock Rapids Woman Faces Felony Child Endangerment Charge
A Rock Rapids woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say an infant suffered life-threatening injuries earlier this year. According to court documents, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Farmers say crop protection availability at stake in SCOTUS glyphosate case
A Supreme Court case being argued this week could impact the future availability of key crop protection products. Iowa farmer Bill Couser says the ag industry needs pesticide label certainty.
Turkey industry sees opportunity as consumers feel beef price pressure
The turkey industry is paying close attention to competition from other proteins. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says beef demand is strong despite high retail prices. “If
Hail causing early season havoc for some farmers
A pair of agronomists say some farmers have seen hailstorms damage their newly emerged crops. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says that while the storms
