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House panel debates glyphosate language as farm bill nears floor vote
The same day the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on failure to warn and glyphosate, a failure to warn provision in the skinny farm bill was debated in the U.S.
The Future of Missouri Tackles Soybean Innovation
The Republic FFA Chapter was the winner of Missouri Soybean’s Soy Innovation Challenge at the Missouri State FFA Convention. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear more about their creative way

Rock Valley Man Charged After Meth Found During Jail Booking
A Rock Valley man is facing a felony charge after authorities say methamphetamine was discovered while he was being booked into jail. According to court documents, 42-year-old Kevin Donald Schneider
Funding boost for Iowa charter schools in bill headed to governor
Iowa’s public charter schools will get $1.3 million in additional state funding to boost teacher salaries under a bill Goveror Reynolds will sign into law. The bill, which cleared the
Five Cedar Rapids elementary schools to close under cost-cutting plan
The Cedar Rapids school board voted Monday night to close several schools in an effort to right-size the district’s financial situation. Six school buildings will be shuttered, including five elementary
Severe weather threatens newly emerged crops across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
A meteorologist says this week’s severe storms could impact newly emerged crops across much of the Midwest. Alex DaSilva with AccuWeather tells Brownfield current weather models are predicting a cooler, wetter
Enlist One Applications: Tips for On-Target Success
As farmers get ready to start making herbicide applications, Corteva Enlist Portfolio Marketing Lead, Jillian Schmiedt, says it’s important for them to take the right steps to make successful sprays.
Real-time data is influencing the next generation of ag equipment
Advancements in equipment camera systems and machine learning are continuing to improve how farmers operate in the field. In this episode, Ohio State University’s Scott Shearer joins us to discuss

Report: Hawarden Nursing Home Cited for 24 Violations; State Fine Totals $500
Hawarden, IA (Iowa Capital Dispatch) — State inspectors cited a Hawarden nursing home for 24 regulatory violations, including a case involving sexual abuse of a resident, following an investigation earlier

Northwestern College Announces Accelerated Pathway to Master of Divinity Degree
Northwestern College is partnering with Western Theological Seminary to create a faster, more affordable pathway for students pursuing ministry. Accelerated Degree Option The new program allows students in Northwestern’s biblical
