Local, State & Ag News
U.S. House passes Farm Bill 2.0, E15 to be considered in May
The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill. DaNita Murray with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says she was watching closely an amendment dealing with glyphosate and the
Purdue economist: Precision ag costs still outweigh returns for many farmers
An ag economist at Purdue University says many farmers aren’t seeing strong financial returns when adopting precision ag technology. Chad Fiechter says a recent survey showed the cost often outweighs the benefits.
Ag coalition urges Congress to fix Prop 12
An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says a coalition representing millions of farmers is asking Congress for a fix to California’s Proposition 12. Holly Cook Anderson tells Brownfield
New Ohio FFA members gaining leadership skills at this year’s state convention
Two Ohio FFA members are attending state FFA convention for the first time. Wyatt Hulman, a freshman from the Ansonia FFA Chapter, says his family ties to agriculture inspired him
Governor gets bill requiring immigration checks for employment, voting in Iowa
Iowa’s state and local governments, public and private schools and public universities would have to check two federal databases to ensure all new employees are authorized to work in the
Northwest Iowa activist lobbies DC lawmakers to stand with Ukraine
(Original Story from Sheila Brummer of IPR) — A northwest Iowa woman recently joined delegates from across the country in Washington, D.C., to urge continued U.S. support for Ukraine. Martha
Report: Inequities persist in Iowa’s health care system
A new report finds racial disparities persist across Iowa’s health care system. The non-profit Commonwealth Fund found white Iowans ranked in the 82nd percentile nationally for healthcare outcomes, while black
Report: Inequities remain in Iowa’s health care system
A new report finds racial disparities persist across Iowa’s health care system. The non-profit Commonwealth Fund found white Iowans ranked in the 82nd percentile nationally for healthcare outcomes, while black
Cooler air settles southward; an active, moisture-laden pattern shifts southward
Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing fieldwork. Additionally, rain showers dot some areas, maintaining soggy conditions. On April 26, prior to this week’s rain, statewide topsoil
Krull Cinemas Launches New R-Rated Permission System for Minors
Krull Cinemas is rolling out a new policy that allows minors under 17 to attend R-rated movies without a parent present. The new system replaces the previous requirement that parents
