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Those at Iowa Firefighters Association Convention remember 9/11 anniversary
Many firefighters from across the state are in Manchester attending the annual convention of the Iowa Firefighters Association. IFA past president and retired Osage firefighter Gene Evans says the 25th
Nonfat dry milk jumps 3 cents, cheese and butter remain unchanged
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.46.
Sioux County First Responders Reflect on 9/11, 25 Years Later
Nate Huizenga was patrolling Highway 10 just east of Hawarden when a radio report interrupted an otherwise ordinary day. A plane had struck the World Trade Center. It was September
Historic flooding in Ohio highlights the need for new weather management tools
Ohio’s state climatologist says researchers are working to help farmers better prepare for adverse weather conditions. Aaron Wilson says Ohio State University is evaluating management strategies to help farmers manage
USDA 2026 corn, soybean estimates shift on yield changes
The USDA has lowered its 2026 U.S. corn production guess while raising the outlook for soybeans. As of September 1st, this year’s corn crop is seen at 15.8 billion bushels,
Rising fuel surcharges weigh on farmer basis levels
Rising fuel prices are impacting farmers beyond paying more to fill up machinery. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the current state of gasoline and diesel costs influence
Wisconsin farmer says farm bill needs to update dairy program
An eastern Wisconsin dairy farmer says the industry desperately needs an updated farm bill. Raymond Dietrich, whose 550-cow herd is located in Brown County, says milk prices established in 2018
SNAP changes are creating new challenges for families facing food insecurity
An ag economist says recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are creating new challenges for food insecure families. Shellye Suttles, food policy and program coordinator with the City
Wheat export sales dive to marketing year low
Export demand for U.S. wheat continues to be slow. The USDA says wheat export sales for the week ending September 3rd fell to a marketing year low with a handful
Iowans recall 9/11 with large displays of small flags
Several Iowa cities are remembering the terrorist attacks of 25 years ago by planting thousands of small American flags in city green spaces. In Oskaloosa, high school students have placed
