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Improved herd genetics and herd expansion contributing to higher U.S. milk production
A dairy lender with Farm Credit Services of America says herd expansion and genetic improvements are driving an increase in milk production growth. Tim Van Hofwegen says producers continue to
Many of the world’s top aerobatic pilots are flying for the gold over Mason City
What’s known as the Olympics of aerobatics is underway over northern Iowa’s Cerro Gordo County. The 33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championships are underway with more than 30 of the world’s
Postville Agri Star plant making progress toward recovering from fire
The operators of the Agri Star Meat Plant in Postville say some limited operations could start up this week after the big fire that hit the plant in the last
NCC Ranked Third on National Community College List, Eighth for Career Outcomes
Northwest Iowa Community College has received additional national recognition for its overall value and the career outcomes of its students. CollegeXpress ranked the Sheldon-based college third on its list of
Iowa attorney general candidates disagree on state role in wage theft probes
The two candidates for Iowa Attorney General disagree on what level of government is responsible for prosecuting those responsible for wage theft. Democrat Nate Willems, an attorney from Mount Vernon,
MooZOU interactive beef exhibit debuts at Missouri State Fair
A new, interactive play-based learning gallery for beef education made its debut at the Missouri State Fair this year. Teagan Engle, a student at the University of Missouri, says the
Missouri State Fair’s Sale of Champions, Best of Missouri Sale raise $384,500
The Missouri State Fair’s Sale of Champions and Best of Missouri Sale raised $384,500 on the final weekend of the fair. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield it’s fun to
PFC William Thorne Memorial Bridge Dedicated 20 Years After Sioux County Soldier’s Death
Twenty years to the day after Private First Class William Thorne was killed while serving in Iraq, his family, fellow veterans and community leaders gathered Monday morning to ensure his
26/27 wheat export inspections continue to trail 25/26
U.S. wheat trade numbers continue to reflect slow global demand. The USDA says wheat export inspections during the week ending August 20th were sharply below year ago levels and less
Butter falls while cheese barrels climb Monday in mixed CME dairy trade
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7025. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were also unchanged at $1.5275. Twelve
