Local, State & Ag News
US, Mexico prepare for key USMCA talks impacting ag exports
The United States and Mexico have officially launched a formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Julie Callahan, chief ag negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, says Mexico and
Rock Rapids Councilman Cody Hoefert Announces Run for Lyon County Supervisor
Rock Rapids City Councilman Dr. Cody Hoefert has announced he is running for Lyon County Supervisor. Hoefert is seeking the District 4 seat currently held by Jerry Birkey, who has
Doud: Global milk production up, U.S. competitive
U.S. dairy is staying competitive on the global market despite increased production from other countries. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield world dairy production is up
AAA-Iowa warns: Drowsy driving can be deadly after time change
With the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, some Iowans may be starting next week out sleepy from that lost hour of shut-eye. AAA Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says
GOP lawmakers ponder temporary tax hike to plug Iowa Medicaid deficit
Two key statehouse Republicans are suggesting is may be necessary to raise a tax on some health insurance companies and use that extra money to reduce the deficit in the
NCC Volleyball Coach Mark Kirlin Building Foundation for Thunder Program
Northwest Iowa Community College’s newest athletic program is beginning to take shape as head coach Mark Kirlin works to build the Thunder’s first women’s volleyball team. Kirlin was hired in
Iowa’s congressional delegation votes against limiting U.S. bombardment of Iran
The four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House have voted against a resolution that would have constrained the military operations President Trump has authorized against Iran. Second District
Nunn hosts moment of silence in DC for slain Iowa soldiers, cancels campaign fundraiser
Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn have announced they plan to be at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Saturday for the dignified transfer of the remains of
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost
A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds of animals. According to a joint press release from
Kehoe: beef processing growth strengthening Missouri cattle sector
Missouri’s Governor says expanding meat processing in the state is providing a boost to the state’s cattle industry. Mike Kehoe spoke to an ag audience at the University of Missouri
