Local, State & Ag News
Variable crop development complicating fungicide timing decisions this year
A technical service manager says variable crop conditions could impact fungicide applications for corn. Adam Byrne with FMC says a wide range of planting dates has created uneven development. “If you
Iowa program that helps ex-cons will relocate to expand services
A central Iowa nonprofit that helps former inmates overcome challenges like homelessness and addiction is moving from Indianola to Des Moines in order to more than double its capacity and
Extreme flooding prompts livestock reporting request from MO Ag Department
The Missouri Ag Department is asking residents in southeast Missouri affected by recent flooding to report missing or found livestock. Last Thursday night into Friday, portions of the Ozarks in
Sibley claims Iowa’s largest ear of corn at state’s highest point
The Iowa’s highest point in the state, known as Hawkeye Point, north of Sibley now has another reason for visitors to stop there. Hawkeye Point Board President Mike Earll says
Sioux City Woman Injured in Highway 60 Rollover Near Alton
A Sioux City woman was taken to the hospital following a rollover accident south of Alton on Saturday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened shortly after noon
Cash dairy prices mixed to start the week
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.010 to $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 to $1.60. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.57 to $1.60. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.56. One sale was reported at $1.56. Butter was down $0.010 to $1.64. Seventeen sales were recorded ranging
Anthracnose, tar spot among diseases spreading in eastern Iowa corn
An agronomist in eastern Iowa is seeing escalating disease pressure in corn. Kurt Maertens with BASF says there’s been ample moisture the past month. “Over the last 30 days we’ve
Missouri farmer welcomes China soybean purchases, says strong markets matter
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says it’s good to see China buying more U.S. soybeans. “I think what’s good for soybeans is good for cotton, what’s good for cotton
MO revises livestock import guidelines as New World screwworm situation evolves
The Missouri Ag Department has issued another update to its animal import guidelines for New World screwworm, due to the evolving NWS situation. Effective immediately, animals coming into Missouri from NWS adjacent
Strong residual program helping many farmers fight weeds in wet season
A technical service representative with BASF says the rainy spring and early summer has brought many growers weed control challenges. However, Jared Rosskamp, who’s based in Missouri, says farmers that
