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Dordt to Partner with Western Seminary on Accelerated Path to Ministry Degree
Dordt University has announced a new partnership with Western Theological Seminary that creates a faster, more affordable path for students pursuing ministry. What’s Changing The agreement allows Dordt theology graduates
‘Right to Repair’ bill for Iowa farmers clears House
The Iowa House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give Iowans a clear right to repair their farm equipment. Republican Representative Derek Wulf of Hudson says software locks and
‘Iowa MAHA’ bill on its way to Governor Reynolds
A bill that includes a wide range of health-related topics is headed to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk. It includes many of her own proposals, like requiring banning certain food dyes
Marion man found not guilty using insanity defense in son’s death
A judge today issued his ruling in the murder trial of Matthew Schleier of Marion, who was accused of strangling his five-year-old son Jack to death. KCRG TV carried the
Survey finds small percentage of Iowa farmers using drones
The Iowa State University Rural Life Poll finds many farmers haven’t embraced the use of drones as a tool. J. Arbuckle oversees the poll. “About 22% indicated that they used
Heavy rains and storms delay as corn planting progress in parts of MO
A farmer in central Missouri says planting has been delayed since late last week due to consistent rains and some storms. Jim Peel, who farms in Saline County, tells Brownfield
South Dakota winter wheat “dicey” after late-April freeze
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says the winter wheat is dicey as the calendar turns to May. Chet Edinger tells Brownfield the crop looked great until temperatures dropped to
HPAI control zones lifting in Michigan, leaders say lack of vaccine progress is concerning
The Michigan Allied Poultry Industry says control zones on turkey farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state have been lifted. Nancy Barr tells Brownfield it’s about a
Large corn supplies may limit price gains, analyst warns
Many farmers continue to hold onto old crop grain. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says the USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks Report at the end of March showed corn rising 11
Favorable start pushes Minnesota planting progress forward
A southeast Minnesota farmer says the planting season is off to a good start. Rob Tate grows corn and soybeans near Cannon Falls. “We started planting a little bit earlier
