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Warren County man dies in prison
A Warren County man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 1978 has died in prison. The Department of Corrections says 82-year-old Richard Steltzer died August 10th. Steltzer
Farmer calls for more efficient USDA surveys
A Nebraska farmer says USDA’s push to modernize its data collection could make producer surveys faster and easier to complete. South-central Nebraska farmer Brandon Hunnicutt says he sometimes participates but
Russell man charged after alleged threat against Fremont-Mills school board memebr
A south-central Iowa man was arrested Friday on a felony charge for allegedly threatening a Fremont-Mills School Board member before the August 19th board meeting. Deputies were able to determine
Ex-Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct reaches plea deal
The former Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct in office has reached a plea deal just before her trial, which was scheduled to start today. Amanda DeVos was charged with
Corn yield potential varies widely across the Northern Plains
The corn product manager at Peterson Farms Seed says the yield potential of the corn in South Dakota and Minnesota varies widely. “Especially in northeast South Dakota, we’ve had some
Farmers report good corn as harvest advances in Kentucky, Arkansas
Corn harvest is underway in Kentucky and across the Delta, and two farmers tell Brownfield it’s a decent crop. In central Kentucky, farmer Caleb Ragland says the kernel size has
Orange City Health System, Library Partner to Bring Books and Story Time to Hospital
Orange City Area Health System and the Orange City Public Library are partnering to make healthcare settings more comfortable for children while expanding access to books and early literacy resources.
AGI showcasing innovation at Farm Progress Show
AGI is talking to farmers about harvest preparation and innovation at the 2026 Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young talks with Jason Jones and Kent Woods in
Illinois land professional survey not optimistic on interest rates, bullish on land values
A mid-year survey of Illinois land professionals revealed a few surprising results. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Luke Worrell, with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers,
Big Sioux River Days Brings Five Days of Events to Hawarden
Hawarden will close out the summer with five days of activities during Big Sioux River Days. The celebration begins Thursday with a classic cruise downtown. Friday includes a Strong for
