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Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding
The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on
New $1.8 Million Tower Truck to Expand Orange City Fire Department’s Capabilities
The Orange City Fire Department is preparing to place a new $1.8 million tower truck into service, adding an articulating platform and upgraded scene lighting to its emergency response capabilities.
Dubuque is ready for the final stage of the rolling party that is RAGBRAI
This year’s near-400 mile RAGBRAI will conclude in the Mississippi River town of Dubuque, where planning has been underway for months to accommodate the battalions of bicyclists. The Register’s Annual
August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle
An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells
Crittenton Center Receives Grant for Safety Improvements at New Child Care Facility
Crittenton Center has received a $5,000 Fund for Siouxland grant to support safety improvements at the new home of its East Early Learning Child Development Center in Sioux City. The
Construction of New Facility at Lakeside Lab Making Good Progress
(KUOO) — Construction continues on the new $6.4 million Innovation and Discovery laboratory at Lakeside Lab on the west side of West Lake Okoboji. Executive Director Mary Skopec says the
USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts
The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine
Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices
A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance
Uncertainty the new normal in agriculture
The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed
Missouri FFA to pack 250,000 meals during Drive to Feed Kids at MO State Fair
The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the
