Local, State & Ag News
Marketing expert says profitable sales beat perfect timing
A grain merchandiser says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies. Mathew Burkey with Ag Valley Co-Op, based in western Nebraska, says producers often overthink their
New report is helping Indiana combat the nationwide rural veterinary shortage
A new report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify
Southeast Nebraska corn weathers recent heat wave
An agronomist covering southeast Nebraska says the recent heat wave hasn’t taken much of a toll on the corn crop. Chris Langemeier tells Brownfield, “I think pollination was pretty good
Grazing over grain
A northwestern Illinois producer says the economics of grazing his fields makes more sense than growing grain. Trevor Toland, who raises cattle in McDonough County, tells Brownfield… “We have taken
Electric weeder returns as resistant weeds challenge sugarbeet growers
Some sugarbeet growers are returning to a decade’s old weed control approach because of herbicide resistance. Kevin Olson is the president of LASCO Manufacturing, which uses a patented electric discharge
Texas Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Alton
A Texas woman was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m.
Sheldon Man Faces Felony Charge After Alleged THC Wax Possession
(KIWA) — A Sheldon man faces a felony drug charge after police allegedly found THC wax in his possession. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Sheldon Police Department
DNR Meetings Planned as Major Deer Hunting Changes Take Effect in Western Iowa
(KIWA) — Western Iowa deer hunters will have several opportunities next month to learn about major regulation changes taking effect for the upcoming deer season. The Iowa Department of Natural
Second Adult Charged in O’Brien County Case Involving Drugs Allegedly Given to Children
(KIWA) — A second adult is facing multiple felony charges in connection with an O’Brien County investigation into controlled substances and prescription medications allegedly given to children. According to a
Hinson pushes Senate to act on E15 and Save Our Bacon Act
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says securing year-round E15 sales and addressing California’s Proposition 12 are among her top agricultural priorities for the remainder of the year. “The Save Our Bacon
