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Data center development bringing new Challenges for Ohio farmers and rural communities
The rapid growth of data centers continues to be a key issue across the Midwest. Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy with Ohio Farm Bureau, says questions
Sioux Honey Association breaks ground for expansion in Sioux City
The Sioux Honey Association broke ground Tuesday for their new 440,000 square foot honey production facility that’ll be located near the Sioux City airport. Sioux Honey spokesperson Aimee Sandman says
Rock Rapids Native Carter Krull Makes ‘Survivor’ Debut Tonight
The wait is nearly over for Northwest Iowa viewers ready to follow Carter Krull on Survivor. The Rock Rapids native and 2020 Central Lyon graduate makes his debut tonight when
Former Orange City Daycare Provider Granted Work Release Followed by Parole
The Iowa Board of Parole has granted work release followed by parole to Rochelle Lynn Sapp, the former Orange City daycare provider convicted in connection with the death of three-year-old
Sand says prison staff should be classified as public safety employees, expanding their bargaining rights
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says it makes sense to classify staff in Iowa’s prison system as public safety employees, which would give them the right to
Hinson calls for US House to ‘return to DC immediately’ for work on diesel issues
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is escalating her appeal for federal action to reduce fuel prices. On Monday, Hinson said the gas tax should
DFA CEO: dairy sustainability work can continue despite USDA directive
The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives. Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers
Ag economists: diesel export ban could have unintended consequences
U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA
Minnesota sees early surge in HPAI cases
Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence
Corn, wheat see profit taking as soybeans close mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for
