Local, State & Ag News
Illinois wheat checkoff rolls out this summer
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The
Creative solutions emerging amid Central Plains drought
The on-going drought in the Central Plains has some producers thinking outside of the box. “It’s a heart-breaking story, but at the same time, it’s really great to see farmers,
Senate continues work on “skinny” farm bill
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says legislation and it
Efficiency takes center stage in fertilizer debate
The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary. Hunter Swisher points to The Mosaic Company’s recent decision to curtail
Marty Guthmiller says Orange City Area Health System is well-positioned for Future
Outgoing Orange City Area Health System CEO Marty Guthmiller says he believes the health system is well-positioned for the future as leadership prepares for a transition later this year. Guthmiller,
Gov. Reynolds signs bill protecting FFA, school activity absences
A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren’t penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored activities. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bryan Whaley says Governor
Wet spring brings relief but also challenges for Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer says she’s wrapped up planting…for the first time. Heather Hampton-Knodle, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Montgomery County, says several rounds of heavy rains and
New CEO for Iowa-based MercyOne health system
One of Iowa’s largest health systems will soon have a new president. Robert Baxter will take over as MercyOne’s president and CEO on June 22. As MercyOne’s top executive, he’ll
Man Who was Living in Rock Valley Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-Entering the U.S.
A man who illegally re-entered the U.S from Guatemala has pleaded guilty to the charge in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Prosecutors say 63-year-old Rigoberto Hernandez-Corado of Rock Valley
North-central Iowa police chief cleared of charges in domestic case
The interim police chief of Eagle Grove was found -not- guilty on Wednesday of charges including solicitation of a felony and child endangerment. Forty-seven-year-old Mark Hennigar was arrested last December
