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Finstad: Senate “twiddling their thumbs” on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated because the Senate has yet to pass a farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says the House passed its version
Market rally fueled on several fronts
An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey says over the past
Weed Control Evaluation
Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to
Widespread USDA farm program payments expected in October
An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher
Fall colors are starting to appear in Iowa as summer wraps up tomorrow
Today is the final full day of summer and the leaves on some trees are already starting to change into their autumn attire. Joe Herring, a district forester with the
August placements, marketings lowest on record
Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says, “This is the lowest for any August placements
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that’s
Non-Profit to Host Free Advocacy and Response Training
The Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) will be hosting a free Advocacy and Response training event in Orange City. CAASA trains people to heal from and help others
Northwest Iowa Leadership Team to Host Bible League Awareness Event at Local Museum
A regional leadership team representing Bible League International will host a special public gathering on Saturday, October 31, at the private Green Oaks Museum south of Fairview. The main purpose
Arnolds Park Reports Strong Numbers In Just Concluded Season
(KUOO) — Attendance numbers for the just-concluded season at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park were positive. Jon Pausley, President and CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Incorporated, says that was the
