Local, State & Ag News
Corn farmers weigh selling at harvest vs. storing grain
Sell corn at harvest or put it in the bin? Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says it’s a double-edged sword. “When we talk about selling with customers, we’re really talking
Sioux Center Man Charged with Felony After Alleged Meth Sale
A Sioux Center man faces a felony drug charge and several driving-related charges after police allege he sold methamphetamine during a controlled buy in the Sioux Center Public Library parking
Heritage Village Harvest Festival Returns with New Exhibits
The annual Harvest Festival is set to open, offering visitors a hands-on look at preserved regional architecture, historical artifacts, and traditional demonstrations. Powered by 70 to 80 local volunteers, the
Iowa’s 2026 ballots include proposed amendment on taxes
Iowa voters will decide in November whether to approve a constitutional amendment that would require two-thirds of the members of the Iowa House and Senate to approve future increases in
Replanting of trees lost to the derecho hits halfway point in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids lost about 70% of its trees in the 2020 derecho that tore across the state and the creates of a program to restore the trees says they’ve passed
Dordt Student Organizes 2,977-Flag Memorial for September 11 Anniversary
It was September 11, 2001. Americans were beginning their workdays, boarding flights, and going about their daily lives when terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and left a nation grieving. Twenty-five
USDA data modernization could level playing field for farmers
An ag economist says USDA’s effort to modernize farm data could help level the playing field for farmers as private companies expand forecasting tools. Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and
Indiana farmers using agritourism to generate new revenue streams
Two Indiana farm families are using agritourism to generate additional revenue for their operations. Chris Steele with Steele Farms says his family’s corn maze and pumpkin patch has helped the
Direct-to-consumer sales creating new income opportunities for Indiana farmers
A food marketing specialist says small and beginning farmers are using direct-to-consumer sales to help diversify their income. Patrick Nycz with Purdue University says local farmers’ markets are a good
Missouri rain brings drought relief, but driest areas need more
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension welcomes the rain falling across portions of Missouri this week. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield more than one inch fell across central and
