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Iowa regents create committee to oversee UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
The board that oversees the three state universities approved a committee Wednesday to oversee the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Board of Regents executive director Mark
Wheat price jump attracting acres
A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers. “Prices jumped up in the last week. We were going to have 90 acres to plant this fall,
Farm Rescue delivering aid to Nebraska wildfire victims
Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers
Churchill Downs mulls sale of 9 properties, including Sioux City casino
A change in ownership of Sioux City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is possible following yesterday’s financial filing by current owner Churchill Downs, Inc. Churchil Downs filed a form with
Grassley cancels today’s committee vote on Blanche’s A.G. nomination
Senator Chuck Grassley cancelled today scheduled Judiciary Committee meeting to vote on President Trump’s nominee for attorney general. A Grassley spokesperson said late last night that two other Republicans on
Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects
An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern
Senator Ernst blasts Fauci’s COVID related decisions
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among those publicly raising objections to pandemic-related decisions Dr. Anthony Fauci made when he was a top U.S. public health official. Ernst questioned Fauci yesterday
New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production
New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and
Seasonal warmth & heat across the Heartland; scattered showers & storms developing on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt,
Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand
A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting
