Local, State & Ag News
USDA’s Vaden indicates China is buying new crop soybeans from U.S.
A market analyst says USDA officials have pointed to increased soybean buying activity from China. Greg McBride with Allendale tells Brownfield, “The Deputy Ag Secretary had mentioned that China has
Iowa has seven statewide races on the 2026 General Election ballot
The General Election nominees for statewide candidates in Iowa’s two major political parties are set. Besides the races for the U.S. Senate and for governor, there are five other statewide
Major party nominees set in Iowa’s four congressional districts
There will be a rematch in one of Iowa’s four congressional races. First District Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican, will face Democrat Christina Bohannan of Iowa City in November. Both
Cattle producers voicing concerns as data centers compete for land, water resources
There is growing concern that data centers will pose a threat to the future of the ag industry. Virginia cattle producer Rebecca Webert says her state has highest number of
Base acre changes could help strengthen the farm safety net
A crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jason Williamson with Williamson Crop Insurance says some
Deer Crash Southwest of Orange City Sends Driver to Hospital with Minor Injuries
A driver was treated for minor injuries after striking a deer early Sunday morning southwest of Orange City. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at approximately
Early-season warmth, heat for most; increased rainfall chances for most areas, centered on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal
Sioux Center Council Advances Proposed Electric Rate Increase Amid Rising Power Costs
The Sioux Center City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would increase electric utility rates by 7% later this summer and another 7% next year. Why
Eastern Iowans speak out against proposed data center
Dozens of residents of the town of Palo, near Cedar Rapids, oppose a proposed Google data center. They’re asking for stricter water requirements, or for the town council to completely
Welcome rains on parts of the Plains, western Corn Belt; temps warm across the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails. Spotty thundershowers are occurring, however, in the southwestern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, cool conditions in the eastern Corn Belt contrast with warm weather
