Local, State & Ag News
Explosion Damages Tower at Kent Feeds in Sheldon
(KIWA and KTIV) — An explosion damaged part of the Kent Feeds facility in Sheldon early Monday morning, September 21, as employees were starting a grain dryer for daily operations.
Study estimates the higher costs to heat Iowa homes this coming winter
Iowans may face an expensive heating season ahead, as a report projects energy costs will rise an average of a little over eight percent this winter. Lorri Ferris leads the
Railroad merger raises questions about rates and competition
Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers
Northwest Iowa farmer takes steps to protect fall input costs
A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I
China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks
The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think
Corn, soybean inspections pull ahead of last marketing year
A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with
Cheese blocks climb, butter slips Monday at CME Group
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging
Turek, Grassley, Hinson call for suspending US diesel exports
Both major party candidates for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat are calling for steps to ease the price of gasoline and diesel. Democrat Josh Turek rolled out a series of
UNI president talks about the 150th anniversary celebration
The University or Northern Iowa marked its 150th birthday with a celebration Friday following a year of events. UNI president Mark Nook talked about the Cedar Falls school’s history during
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/21/26
Class 5A 1. Southeast Polk (4-0), LW #2 @ Ottumwa 2. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #1 @ Waterloo West 3. Johnston (3-1), LW #3 vs CB Abe Lincoln 4. Sioux
