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New Mid-Ozark fertilizer plant aims to improve speed, supply and costs for Missouri farmers
MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have formed a joint venture called Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, to build a new dry fertilizer blending and distribution center near Lebanon, Missouri. Jason Weirich,
USDA breaks ground on new sterile fly as part of its New World screwworm defense strategy
A cow/calf operator in south Texas says sterile fly production is the key in pushing back the northern movement of New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas Southwest
Tight seed supply
An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers need to avoid having to replant corn as much as possible this year. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can
Ag lobbyist: additional farmer aid likely in 2026, but not guaranteed
An ag lobbyist says additional farmer ad-hoc assistance is likely, but not guaranteed. Randy Russell with the Russell Group says there’s support in the U.S. Senate for an additional $15
A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather
Prayer vigil is held at scene of Iowa City shootings
About a hundred people gathered for a vigil in downtown Iowa City last night to lament the shootings that took place near the University of Iowa campus early Sunday. After
New Accessible Trail Added Near Sioux Center Ball Diamonds, More Improvements Ahead
A new paved trail near the ball diamonds east of the American State Bank Sports Complex in Sioux Center is improving accessibility at one of the community’s recreation areas, with
RiseFest Still Seeking Volunteers Ahead of 20th Festival
With RiseFest now less than two months away, organizers say one of their biggest needs right now isn’t on stage, it’s behind the scenes. Speaking on Sioux County Radio’s The