Local & State News
Iowa DNR launches fall fyke netting effort to gauge fish populations
We hear about all sorts of surveys the Iowa Department of Natural Resources conducts every year to keep track of populations of various native creatures — from pheasants and deer
Increased beef imports boosting freezer beef demand
A southern Wisconsin producer says talk of increased beef imports have been good for his freezer beef business. Doug Rebout, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Rock County, tells
Cheese blocks rise, butter drops Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the CME. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.85. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3550. Twelve sales were reported
Mexico continues to drive U.S. corn export sales
Corn export sales were above average during the week ending October 1st. The USDA says the big buyers of corn were key trading partners Mexico and Colombia. Relatively high corn
Slow soybean harvest reveals drought impact in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says it’s been a sluggish and disappointing start to soybean harvest. Rick Schlender says yields are well below trend-line from this year’s drought. “The heat during
Fuel costs a key factor for next year’s irrigation budget
A south-central Nebraska farmer says higher fuel costs could raise next year’s irrigation expenses. Randy Uhrmacher says now is usually the time when he locks in diesel fuel. “You’re talking
Rock Valley Begins Demolition of First Flood Buyout Home “839 Days” Later
Rock Valley began demolishing the first home in its flood buyout program Thursday, October 8, marking a significant step in the community’s recovery from the June 2024 flood. For Mayor
Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and One Health Innovation District expansion aims to strengthen workforce pipeline
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says the development of the One Health Research Institute could help address the industry’s labor shortage. Dr. Bret Marsh says the effort is part
Rollins says temporary imports helping consumers at meat counter
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s temporary increase in imported ground beef supplies is helping lower prices for consumers. “We have seen some relief,” Rollins said. Speaking to reporters
A good year for the covers
A pair of Illinois farmers say it’s been a good fall for cover crop seeding. Kris Reynolds, who’s finished his corn and soybean harvest in Montgomery County, says he’s begun
