Local, State & Ag News
Grasshoppers, dry weather create challenges for South Dakota farmers
Crop pests have been a problem for some farmers in southeast South Dakota. Kevin Deinert grows corn, soybeans, and forages near Mitchell. “We’ve seen a lot of insect problems, whether
UAW rejects extension of Deere’s 2021 contract
Union workers at John Deere have rejected a two-year contract extension. The president of the United Auto Workers, which represents about 10,000 John Deere employees, says the company failed to
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 8/24/26
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest, vs Ankeny 2. Dowling Catholic, vs #5 WDM Valley 3. Johnston, vs 4A #9 Adel ADM 4. Iowa City Liberty, @ Cedar Falls 5. WDM
“Unbelievable” soybean crush pace boosts domestic demand
Strong domestic processing demand continues to support soybean prices. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset calls the crushing pace “unbelievable.” “I look at the crushing margins and
Research shows profit potential for winter canola in Midwest
A professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois says three years of research shows that winter canola could be a profitable venture for Midwestern farmers.
Northwestern football team kicks off the season Thursday at Western Illinois
The Northwestern College football team kicks off the 2026 season Thursday night when they play at F-C-S Western Illinois. After finishing last season with a 6-and-4 record, and missed the
2026: Another Learning Year
As the growing season nears the finish line, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Brianna Gehrig says farmers in northwestern Illinois dealt with a wet spring and rainy June. She tells
Cooler, less humid weather for some; heat lingers on parts of the Plains; scattered showers & t-storms the dividing line
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain nearly ideal for filling to maturing summer crops, although soil moisture greatly varies across the region. Monday’s high temperatures will mostly range from 75
Seasonal warmth, some heat and adequate rainfall prospects ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the
Iowa’s young adults need to be on guard for job scams, identity theft
Iowans are being warned about a rising number of fake employment scams. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says con artists are especially targeting college students and young
