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Mixed week for ethanol production, stocks, exports
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both dipped slightly. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 2,000 on the week due to tighter margins,
Wyffels Corn Belt Award – Indiana
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students who show outstanding leadership qualities, exhibit good character, and participate
Can-Am, Farm Rescue partner to support farm families in crisis
Can-Am and Farm Rescue are partnering to provide financial support, equipment and resources to help farm and ranch families during times of adversity. Can-Am global marketing director Jeremi Doyon-Roch tells
Bode: America’s bioeconomy can strengthen agriculture and national security
The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association sees the ag bioeconomy as an important part of national security. John Bode says biomanufacturing was recently identified by the U.S. Defense Department
Dordt Clarifies It “Does Not Have and Has Never Had” a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Ahead of Iowa Supreme Court Case
Dordt University is clarifying its role in COVID-19 vaccination policies connected to a case that will go before the Iowa Supreme Court later this month. Previous reporting from Community First
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Ford F-150 After Object Shatters Pickup Windshield Near Orange City
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after an object thrown from a vehicle shattered the windshield of another pickup west of Orange City Tuesday night. The incident was
Food banks stretching resources as distribution costs increase
Rising costs are making it harder for food banks to meet increased demand. Jeff McDonald with Fresh Connect Central at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana says higher shipping costs are making food
Three acclaimed UI health programs now under one new roof
The ribbon will be cut this afternoon on a quarter-billion dollar building at the University of Iowa housing three separate but related top-ranked programs. Ground was broken in October of
ADM program helps farmers market grain more efficiently
ADM is helping farmers connect with local grain markets through its Producer Direct program. ADM’s Brooke Achenback tells Brownfield the goal is to make grain delivery as convenient and efficient
Cattle markets struggling to find momentum
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the cattle market remains under pressure. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says uncertainty has
