Local, State & Ag News
Markets shrug off China trade probes
An ag economist says new trade probes by China’s Ministry of Commerce are unlikely to have major impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Allendale’s Greg McBride says China’s action is
Work continues to improve Yellow River water quality in Winneshiek and Allamakee County
The state Environmental Protection Commission recently approved more funding for the Yellow River Headwaters Water Quality Project in northeast Iowa. The DNR’s Miranda Haes is the coordinator of the project
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson: time for bipartisan bill on DHS funding
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for a bipartisan solution to end the partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “I actually think both the House and
Hinson backs Fertilizer Transparency Act
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers are increasingly worried about rising input costs. “They are concerned that there is some funny business happening in the fertilizer markets,” Hinson said during
Hull Christian Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Expansion
Following decades of record enrollment, Hull Christian broke ground Friday on an expansion that includes 7 new classrooms, a breakout room, and an all-purpose room. Construction is set to officially
Grassley says Democrats are ‘hurting our public safety’ over ICE funding
The White House press secretary says President Trump is urging members of Congress to cut their Easter recess short and return to Washington to vote on ending the partial government
Crop decisions linger as planting begins in southern Illinois
A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, “We were able to get into the field
Truck-Linked Fires Keep Sioux Center Crews Busy as Burn Ban Takes Effect
Sioux Center firefighters responded to a string of fires Monday that stretched across several miles of roadway, while also assisting with a large regional grass fire over the weekend, as
Looking Back on Twenty Years of Service
Minnesota farmer Bill Zurn has served on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for more than 20 years, and as he prepares to step down this summer, he says
Barge traffic may be slowed by Lansing bridge project
Construction of the new Mississippi River bridge at the northeast Iowa town of Lansing is expected to impact barge traffic on the waterway during the busy shipping season ahead. Clayton
