Local, State & Ag News
USMEF: Protecting Mexico market a priority during USMCA review
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Trump administration’s announcement not to extend the USMCA didn’t come as a surprise. But, Joe Schuele, senior vice president of communications, says there’s
May soybean crush, corn for ethanol use both up on year
The domestic soybean crush continues to hang around some lofty levels. The USDA says 213 million bushels of beans were used for meal and oil production in May, down 5
Heat stress could impact cattle gains as summer temperatures rise
A beef cattle specialist at Ohio State University Extension says high temperatures this summer could create challenges for cattle producers. Garth Ruff says heavier cattle are more vulnerable to heat
Iowa’s governor and her family on weeklong tour of Iowa tourist sites
Governor Kim Reynolds, her husband and five of their grandchildren stopped in Mason City this morning to get a look at the city’s new bike park. “This is a great
Heat and rain are impacting some cattle buying decisions
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the heat has had an impact on some cattle sales. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards
Scouting for disease pressure
A central Ohio farmer says he’s monitoring his corn and soybean crops for any sign of disease pressure. Allen Ett of Ashville says, “We don’t just fungicide every acre of corn, every acre of
USDA launches new $500 million program to expand U.S. fertilizer production
The USDA is investing $500 million to increase domestic fertilizer production. “We want fertilizer plants built in America,” she says. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Fertilizer Investment and Expansion
Seed treatments critical piece of crop protection
A technical field representative with BASF says advancements in seed treatments are bringing farmers additional ways to protect their investment into their crops. Nick Tinsley says the company’s newest offering,
Purdue agronomist says heat wave is raising concerns for corn ahead of pollination
Purdue University Extension’s corn agronomist says this week’s extreme heat wave could impact the 2026 corn crop. Dan Quinn says the high temperatures are accelerating plant growth. “It’s really helped get some

Orange City Dollar Fresh Market to become Hy-Vee Store
Shoppers in Orange City will soon see a familiar name return to the local grocery market. Hy-Vee announced Wednesday that its Dollar Fresh Market in Orange City will be converted
