Local, State & Ag News
Hail impacting some winter wheat prospects
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says some farmers are dealing with hail damage to vulnerable wheat crops. Jason Maschhoff tells Brownfield, “We are seeing an increase in storm
USTR highlights geographical indications as a key priority, dairy groups hope for movement with EU
The National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. Trade Representative prioritizing geographical indication could expand dairy access in key markets, including the European Union. Shawna Morris tells Brownfield the EU
New York stage actress makes pilgrimage to ISU’s Catt Center
The actress who is portraying a famed suffragist with Iowa roots in the national touring Broadway production of “SUFFS” is visiting the Iowa State University campus today and the building
Missouri ag officials working to connect storm-hit farmers with aid
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s been talking with the USDA about ways to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent severe weather outbreak at the end of April.
Rains ease Missouri drought conditions, but Bootheel still dry
Drought conditions have improved in Missouri with the help of recent rains, but the state climatologist says extreme drought conditions linger in the southeast. “It’s a very regional drought right
Ag attorney: SCOTUS ruling could shape future of crop protection in the U.S.
An ag attorney says the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Durnell vs. Monsanto will likely impact crop protection availability for farmers. John Shoup with the Indiana Ag Law Foundation says
Cash dairy prices start May mostly steady
Cash dairy prices were mostly steady on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.64. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6450. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.6150. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.03 at $1.5950. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging

Two-vehicle crash in Sioux Center sends one to hospital, causes rollover
SIOUX CENTER — One person was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Sioux Center that resulted in a vehicle rollover. According to a Sioux Center
Iowa farmer prioritizes soybeans as spring weather delays corn planting
It’s been an on again, off again spring for northern Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting. “We went to an indoor track meet earlier this season for my daughter and it was
New warden at State Penitentiary in Fort Madison started as a corrections officer
A woman who started her career as corrections officer and worked her way up through the ranks is the new warden at the state’s maximum-security prison. Janie Mendez has been
