Local, State & Ag News
CattleCon delivers learning, networking opportunities for cattle producers
From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest
A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall
Pivot Bio encourages field-by-field reviews to find input savings
A fertilizer industry leader says producers should be rethinking every input and how it’s applied to find efficiencies in the year ahead. Pivot Bio Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner tells
Iowa farmer welcomes producer input in USDA reporting overhaul
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort. “We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind of a big deal.” Lance
Wheat bounces and corn manages a mostly firm finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week at 38 million bushels, led by China, but the Golden Week holiday could limit their
September going to be around 4th wettest in Iowa record book
It has been pretty evident for weeks that September was going to end up in the state record books for precipitation, the only question was the final total. State climatologist
NCC Receives $385,427 to Expand Workforce Training in Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon will receive $385,427 to develop and expand short-term workforce training focused on the needs of Northwest Iowa employers. The funding is part of the
Demand fuels August soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal and oil, down 12 million
Ethanol views vary widely in Iowa’s race for ag secretary
The two candidates running for state ag secretary have opposing views on Iowa’s ethanol industry. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, a Republican who’s running for a third term, says ethanol
Second Explosion Reported at Sheldon’s Kent Feed Mill
(KIWA) — An explosion and fire at Sheldon’s Kent Feed Mill early Thursday, October 1st, brought firefighters back to the facility just 10 days after another explosion there. Sheldon Fire
