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Judge rules two Iowa Libertarians can’t be on fall ballot
A judge has ruled Libertarians selected earlier this month as replacement candidates for lieutenant governor and the third congressional district cannot be listed on the General Election ballot. The two
Gamers get their geek on in Sioux City
It’s said the meek shall inherit the earth, but the geek will inherit Sioux City this weekend. The Sioux City Geek Convention, or GeekCon, opens today. Organizer and president Skyler
State regulators question Black Hills Energy over safety issues in Spencer
The Iowa Utilities Commission held a hearing at their offices in Des Moines Thursday after an inspection last June of the Black Hills Energy service area in Spencer found more
Drier September weather could favor Midwest harvest progress
Favorable September weather could give farmers an opportunity to make early harvest progress. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says much of the southwestern Corn Belt is expected to turn
Orange City Considers Ordinance Allowing Golf Carts on City Streets
Orange City could soon allow golf carts on most city streets under an ordinance considered by the City Council during its August 17 meeting. City staff has discussed the issue
Cattle futures close higher, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on technical buying, with feeders see additional support from the losses in corn. October live cattle was up
Court Ruling on H-2A Farmworker Wages Could Boost Support for Ag Workforce Act
A California federal court judge has ruled the Department of Labor’s new farmworker wage rules are unlawful and need to be rewritten. John Hollay with the National Council of Agricultural
R-CALF calls for M-COOL amid beef import plan
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to
Biofuel coalition warns against larger small refinery exemptions
A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what
Ah-ha moments: farm groups share the story of modern agriculture at Minnesota State Fair
Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture. Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the
