Local, State & Ag News
Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at
More school milk choices could help improve student nutrition
A health and wellness expert says the return of 2 percent and whole milk in schools this fall could help support student growth and development. Hanna Kelley with the American
Grassley touts efforts to help prevent stillbirths
This Saturday, September 19, would become National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day under a resolution being co-sponsored by two of Iowa’s representatives in Washington. Senator Chuck Grassley said the day
Summer rainfall delivers strong corn yields in southeast Kansas
A southeast Kansas farmer says plentiful rainfall this summer helped contribute to an incredible corn harvest. “We were probably at 150 to 200 bushels, but our average was up there.”
Keys to getting corn off on right foot in 2027
An extension corn agronomist says an early start to harvest should help the 2027 crop get off on the right foot. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says a
Could there be another drop in cattle placements?
University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says all eyes will be on placements, especially after last month’s surprise. “There’s not going to be enough cattle imports from Mexico through
Dry whey leads cash dairy prices higher Thursday, while cheese and butter decline
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.7725. One sale was reported at $0.77. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 to $1.4225. No sales
Iowa Supreme Court Questions Both Sides in Perry’s Appeal Against Dordt University
How should courts determine whether someone sincerely holds a religious belief? That question took center stage Tuesday, September 15, as the Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments in a former Dordt
Beef, pork export sales rise, while corn, soybeans fall
U.S. meat export sales were up on the week. The USDA says beef sales during the week ending September 10th were larger than the previous week and above average thanks
Wyffels Hybrids and Brownfield launch Corn Belt Award and Scholarship
Wyffels Hybrids and Brownfield are teaming up to celebrate the next generation of rural leaders through the Wyffels Corn Belt Award and Scholarship. The program recognizes high school seniors in
