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Iowa Farm Bureau: Independence Day barbecue costs up
Iowa Farm Bureau Economist Christopher Pudenz says a study by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the Fourth of July cookout will cost you a little more this year. “They
Iowa Farm Burea: Independence Day barbecue costs up
Iowa Farm Bureau Economist Christopher Pudenz says a study by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the Fourth of July cookout will cost you a little more this year. “They
“Very, very, very disappointed”: Iowa Pork CEO reacts to Prop 12 omission
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is dismayed that Proposition 12 language was not included in the Senate Ag Committee draft farm bill. “Very, very, very disappointed.” That
Sioux County Officials Prepare for Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit
Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit on rural highways and county blacktop roads takes effect July 1, and Sioux County officials are preparing motorists for the transition. The increase applies to
Fire at auto shop in rural Cass County produces big flames and explosions
Multiple fire departments from Cass and Montgomery Counties were called in to fight a massive fire at an auto shop building Wednesday afternoon, in rural Cass County. Griswold Fire Chief
Technology drives new era of efficiency for pork producers
Technology is helping shape modern pork production. Iowa State University Animal Science Department chair Jason Ross says the pork industry is leaning into innovation. “Those can really help a producer
Unknown, China boost new crop U.S. soybean export sales
New crop soybean export sales were solid during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says those new crop soybean sales were led by unknown destinations and China, signs that
Iowa may see triple-digit heat indices by Sunday
Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer will hit Iowa with full force soon, according
Hull Man Charged with Child Endangerment; Also Facing Domestic Abuse, No-Contact Order Charges
A Hull man is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, following a pair of investigations by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested
UI study: Many pregnant women, new moms unbuckle seat belts in moving vehicles
A University of Iowa study finds pregnant women and new mothers report wearing seat belts regularly, but many say they routinely unbuckle their belts while the vehicle is moving. Study
