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Iowa communities counting down to Independence Day festivities
Communities across the state are preparing for their annual Independence Day celebrations while also celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Urbandale has one of the larger celebrations in central Iowa. Sean
Corn export inspections solid, with sorghum, soybeans up on week
U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to
Kluis: higher input costs may push 1 million corn acres to soybeans
A market analyst expects the USDA to reduce U.S. corn acreage around 1 million acres in tomorrow’s planting estimates. Al Kluis with Kluis Commodity Advisors says he agrees with trade
Economist expects drawn out USMCA negotiations
The North America economist for Coface, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, says he doesn’t expect a quick solution to the USMCA renewal process. Marcos
Sheldon Man Killed in Harrison County UTV Crash
(KTIV) — A Sheldon man has died following a UTV crash in western Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 127
Help is available for Iowans suffering from PTSD
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD Awareness Month. Winnebago County Veterans Affairs Director Mary Lou Kleveland says many people are unaware that there is a condition. “The condition
USDA forecast shows rising costs for corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat
The USDA says farm production costs could hit a record high in 2027. Ag economist Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says inflation has been the biggest factor since
Missouri Soybeans to Showcase Ag Innovation and Field Research
Missouri Soybeans is inviting farmers and ag professionals to a full day of research, technology, and hands-on innovation at the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase
Latest DNR Report: All Public Beaches in Iowa Great Lakes are Satisfactory for Swimming
(KUOO) — The latest beach monitoring information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources was issued Thursday. For the first time in several weeks, all of the swimming beaches in
Forecaster: Iowa’s wicked heat wave may last through July 4th
Ninety-six of Iowa’s 99 counties will be under an Extreme Heat Warning starting at noon today and running through 9 o’clock tomorrow night. The remaining three counties, Lyon, Osceola and
