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Boyden Man Taken to Hospital After Rock Valley Crash
(KIWA) — A Boyden man was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Rock Valley on Monday, September 21. According to the Rock Valley Police Department, the crash
Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs
An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn,
Ag safety training gives first responders hands-on experience at Farm Science Review
This year’s Farm Science Review is helping first responders prepare for on-farm emergencies as a part of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Dee Jepsen says grain entrapments expected to
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 22, 2026
Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.25 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $368.90, up $2.30Oct. soybean oil 67.37, down 95 pointsDec.
Food for Peace shipment delivers U.S. wheat, rice to Kenya
A southwest Kansas farmer says USDA’s Food for Peace program helps strengthen global food security and bolsters demand for American ag products. Gary Millershaski says he’s traveling to Kenya this
Wet weather creates harvest uncertainty for Iowa farmer
A south-central Iowa farmer says his harvest timeline is up in the air. “Field conditions are terrible.” Steve Kuiper of Knoxville tells Brownfield persistent moisture the last couple weeks has
Weeds can take a bite out of profits, Golden Harvest says
A soybean product manager with Golden Harvest says growers should already be thinking about weed control for next year’s crop. “We know it’s really important to protect yields early in
UNL expert encourages fall SCN sampling
A plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says soil tests are critical to help manage soybean cyst nematode. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield, “Take some samples and compare good to
USDA orders checkoffs to review and end ESG initiatives
All industry-funded research and promotion boards overseen by USDA have been asked to review and terminate projects that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. American Dairy Coalition policy advisor
MIller-Meeks, Nunn back embargo on US diesel exports
Two Iowa Republicans in competitive races for re-election to the U.S. House say the federal government must take steps to bring down the price of diesel. First District Congresswoman Mariannette
