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Motorcyclist Suffers Suspected Serious Injuries in Sioux Center Crash
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Sioux Center. According to the Sioux Center Police Department, the accident occurred shortly after noon at
Corn Performance
Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He
Rainy Iowa State Fair week fuels optimism for corn, soybean yields
An economist points to a rainy week at the Iowa State Fair for his bright outlook when harvest gets underway next month. Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says rain
High input costs could keep farm margins tight into 2027
A chief marketplace officer with FCS Financial says high input costs are squeezing working capital and could keep farm margins tight into 2027. Chad Roberts tells Brownfield the biggest cost
Renovated 4-H Building opens at Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair’s 4-H Building has had a major renovation. Rachel Augustine with the Missouri 4-H Foundation tells Brownfield the updates to the structure maintain the historic integrity of
Indiana declares disaster emergency after historic flooding damages crops and communities
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency due to historic flooding, tornado, and derecho activity across the state. He says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse
Retired Iowa FFA state president reflects on importance of Iowa State Fair
The recently retired Iowa FFA state president says the Iowa State Fair gives members a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. Chloe Zittergruen wrapped up her term
As school starts, Iowa families need to revisit online safety
Next Monday will be the first day of class for many Iowa schools, which means more time online for kids, creating more opportunities for scammers. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the
US Veterans Affairs Sec. at Iowa State Fair Veterans Parade
Doug Collins, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is at the Iowa State Fair today and helped kick off the fair’s annual Veterans Day Parade. “Look around for just a
Corn export inspections maintain strong push
Corn export inspections remain on pace to meet USDA’s estimate for the current marketing year. The USDA says the top destinations for U.S. corn during the week ending August 13th
