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Scholten pushing Congress to advance farm bill and deliver fast aid for farmers in crisis
A U.S. House Democrat says she’s ready to pass a farm bill when the legislation comes to the floor. Michigan’s Hillary Scholten tells Brownfield, “We definitely need some improvements.” “I
Researcher: Farmers must use every tool to manage soybean cyst nematode
A soybean cyst nematode researcher says farmers need to use every available tool to manage the pest. Greg Tylka, a professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Plant
Kent County commercial poultry farm found HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a poultry farm this year. The state says the West
Iowa bill sets felony for intentional disruption of church services
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would make it a felony to intentionally disrupt a religious service. Republican Representative Carter Nordman of Dallas Center filed the bill after
Additional Arrests Made in Hull Burglary Investigation
Authorities say additional arrests have been made in connection with a burglary investigation at a Hull business that was first reported late last month. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s
Iowa panel pares prediction of state tax revenue
State officials have reduced their prediction of state tax revenue for the current budgeting year by 46 MILLION dollars, but the governor’s budget direcor says there is no need to
U.S. ethanol exports dip to start 2026
Ethanol exports began the year on a slower note. The Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports during January 2026 were 212.1 million gallons, down 4% from December 2025, which
Le Mars Public Library celebrates its sesquicentennial
A community institution in northwest Iowa is marking a big milestone. The Le Mars Public Library was founded 150 years ago this week. A celebration on Wednesday featured cake, speeches,
India mission trip highlights potential trade opportunities
The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a budding relationship with India could prove beneficial to the state’s producers. Kristi Jones visited the country on a recent
Cash dairy prices steady-to-higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.65. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5125. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.50 to $1.5125. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5125. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.8525. No sales were recorded.
