Local, State & Ag News
Hull Proposes Lower Tax Levy Despite Rising Costs and Major Projects
The City of Hull is proposing a lower overall property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, even as costs rise and major infrastructure projects move forward. City Administrator Heidi
Feenstra sees bipartisan momentum building on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic farm bill negotiations are becoming more bipartisan. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says passing a bill out of committee was a
Ocheyedan Man Charged with Felony in Juvenile Sexual Abuse Case
An Ocheyedan man is facing a felony charge following an investigation into alleged inappropriate contact with a minor. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office,
New National FFA Conference is helping build ag workforce pipeline
The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry. Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen
NGFA: Updating USMCA could ease costly grain export delays
The head of the National Grain and Feed Association says a 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement would be a huge win for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Mike Seyfert says
Iowa cattlemen set up fundraiser for Nebraska ranchers reeling from wildfires
A group of western Iowans are sending help to ranchers in west central Nebraska after recent wildfires burned up nearly 900,000 acres in the Sandhills. Seth Smith, who raises cattle
R-CALF USA urges Congress to take action on M-COOL
The CEO of R-CALF USA says Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling is needed sooner rather than later. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield, “About 80% of beef is produced by the four
Middle East conflict squeezing farmers on multiple fronts
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the conflict in the Middle East is financially impacting farmers that are already facing tight margins or negative returns. Gary
Farm economy struggles persist despite aid, strong livestock prices
An ag economist says U.S. farmers and ranchers are searching for positive news. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weakness in the farm sector has been increasing. “A positive would
Pleasant Spring weather for most of the Heartland; unsettled to the north, northwest
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather follows a brief cool spell. In fact, Monday’s high temperatures will reach 80°F or higher across much of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri.
