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West Sioux School Board Discusses Staffing Issues
A special West Sioux School Board meeting was held on Thursday, with board members addressing staffing and administrative needs across the district. A key topic centered on staffing in the
Lindberg: Labeling standards, trade access boosting U.S. beef demand
The USDA says new labeling standards could help drive demand for U.S. beef. Undersecretary for Trade and Agriculture Affairs Luke Lindberg says Nebraska-based Greater Omaha Packing is starting to
Michigan declares energy emergency to allow statewide sales of E15
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order to allow the sale of E15 across the state. Matt Smego, senior policy director for the Michigan Corn Growers Association, says
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Greg Anderson
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Greg Anderson. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments
Rep. Hinson backs Lindberg’s nomination to lead World Food Program
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports Luke Lindberg’s nomination to lead the United Nations World Food Program. “I think he’s a very strong candidate for this,” she said. “The
Illinois farmer excited by demand prospects of new RVOs
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries are poised to take advantage of new Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) issued
Grassley: cut phosphate tariff, expand E15 to ease rising ag input pressures
Federal lawmakers are discussing ways to help alleviate rising ag input prices. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says revoking countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports would be a start. “The
Davenport book store sees Gen Z and Millennials flocking to VHS tapes
The co-owner of Iowa’s largest and oldest used book store reports an unexpected surge in the sale of movies on VHS tape, a medium most of us haven’t thought about
Gas prices to be cut by $1 to protest proposal to raise Iowa’s fuel tax
An organization that represents Iowa’s fuel industry is sponsoring an event today where customers can get one-dollar off per gallon of gas at a Mason City convenience store. It’s an
Bob and Ellen’s Restaurant Planned as part of New Orange City Development
A new restaurant is coming to Orange City as part of a larger commercial development supported by the city’s ongoing efforts to preserve its Dutch identity. City Administrator Matt Van
