Local, State & Ag News
Sioux Center Advances Housing Growth with New Lots, Apartment Planning
The Sioux Center City Council approved two measures during its June 23 meeting aimed at supporting continued residential growth on the city’s northeast side, including a new single-family subdivision and
Input prices, labor shortages pressure sheep farmers
A Minnesota sheep farmer says high input costs are creating challenges. Amanda Cook of Center City tells Brownfield raising livestock is getting more expensive. “The cost of goods is a
July reporting deadline critical for Nebraska livestock producers
Nebraska livestock producers have until July 15 to file an acreage report to help maintain eligibility for drought assistance. State FSA Director Hillary Maricle tells Brownfield enrolling forage acres is
Most grain is sold, but market worries remain for Minnesota grower
Many farmers are pricing old and new crop grain. Tim Waibel grows corn and soybeans near Courtland in south-central Minnesota and says most of his crop is priced. “We’ve done
New Family Physician to Join Orange City Area Health System
Orange City Area Health System is expanding access to primary care with the addition of a new family medicine physician later this summer. Dr. Meghan Grassel will begin seeing patients
Walcott insurance agent charged with identity theft, fraud
An eastern Iowa insurance agent has been accused of identity theft and faces over two dozen criminal charges. Sixty-one-year-old Stanly Blythe of Walcott allegedly forged the signatures of at least
Identifying Pest Pressure
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says when it comes to insects that pose a threat to corn, there are a number of suspects to be on the lookout
Warm, humid nights favor tar spot
A technical service representative with BASF says the recent heat wave may have slowed down development of tar spot during the day. However, Katie Stratham tells Brownfield… “Tar spot likes
Sioux Center Man Suffers Medical Event Before Crash
A Sioux Center man was injured after experiencing a medical event that led to a single-vehicle crash east of Sioux Center last week. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office,
Eastern Iowa couple wins national acclaim for conservation efforts
A Solon couple is being named conservation volunteers of the year by the National Wildlife Federation. Joe Wilkinson has spent decades working in conservation in Iowa, while Sue Wilkinson dedicated
