Local, State & Ag News
South Dakota farmer considers locking in fuel as diesel costs rise
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says he’s been contemplating locking-in diesel needs through the end of the year through the local co-op. “It’s less risk to buy now, in
Iowa Corn seeks federal action on high diesel prices
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the
Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice Moving to More Accessible Location
Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice will move on October 1 to a new office designed to improve access for patients and families while giving staff more room to
NATO leader, in Iowa speech, says security of US linked to secure Europe
NATO’s Secretary General delivered a speech in Iowa last night, calling the alliance practical and necessary to provide security to both Europe and the United States. Mark Rutte was prime
Wind, disease, and wet conditions creating Ohio corn harvest concerns
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges are impacting corn standability this fall. James Morris with Dekalb ASGROW says stalk quality issues are starting to show up in early
Global ethanol demand grows for U.S. producers
The executive director with Nebraska Corn says ethanol exports remain a bright spot for the industry. Kelly Brunkhorst says several countries are considering a change to their mandates. “We’re
Storage constraints and rising markets push Minnesota farmer to forward contract grain
A southwest Minnesota farmer has been forward selling corn and soybeans ahead of harvest. “I can’t hold everything at home here, so I have to take some to town.” Bryan
State of Illinois ready to assist any potential Joslin beef plant buyer
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s beef industry is still recovering from last month’s abrupt closure of a Tyson packing plant in Joslin. Jerry Costello
DMI names Corey Scott as president and CEO
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has selected its next leader. DMI’s board of directors announced Corey Scott will become the third president and CEO, succeeding Barbara O’Brien, who will be retiring
Avian influenza confirmed in Boone County, Iowa
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed this week in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected in