Local, State & Ag News
Scattered rains return to parts of the Heartland; temperatures near seasonal levels for most
Across the Corn Belt, mild weather favors corn and soybean development. By June 21, five percent of the nation’s corn acreage had begun silking, while 9% of the soybeans were
Iowa state veterinarian says spread of parasite is very concerning
Animal health officials in Iowa are closely monitoring the spread of New World screwworm, with 15 cases confirmed in the U.S. this month in Texas and New Mexico. The larvae
Crop insurance guidance key for Iowa farmers recovering from June storms
A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers who were impacted by recent severe storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agents. Kaleb Tillman is with United
ASA touts Senate’s farm bill draft
The CEO of the American Soybean Association says he’s encouraged by the Senate’s farm bill framework. Steve Censky tells Brownfield, “This is a necessary step so we can finally get
A dramatic shift in weather: Heat & humidity ahead for much of the Heartland; still active for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and east of a line from southwestern New Mexico to the Red River Valley of
NCC Practical Nursing Program Ranked No. 2 in Iowa
Northwest Iowa Community College has been recognized as home to one of Iowa’s top Licensed Practical Nurse programs. According to new rankings released by PracticalNursing.org, NCC’s Practical Nursing program ranks
Hawarden Community Foundation awards grants of more than $94,000
The Hawarden Community Foundation recently awarded more than $94,000 in grants to local projects during a presentation on June 3. The largest grant awarded was $25,040 to the Hawarden Senior
Asian Longhorned tick spread forces cattle producers to change herd management strategies
A cattle producer from Missouri says animal health issues are a top concern right now. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in south central Missouri, and is president of the Independent Cattle
Rainy stretches hamper Missouri hay cutting
It’s been feast or famine when it comes to precipitation for producers in Missouri. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in the south-central part of the state. “I think we’ve cut 60
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $246 and October live cattle closed
