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Diesel prices to remain high; economist discusses managing the costs
High diesel prices are expected to stick around for the foreseeable future, according to a Kansas State University economist. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Gregg Ibendahl says changes
Iowa’s 4th congresional district candidates meet in first televised debate
he two candidates running for Iowa’s fourth district seat in the U.S. House offered different approaches to lowering gas prices during a televised debate last night at KTIV in Sioux
Lahn says Iowa ‘can’t say no’ to steel mill project
Zach Lahn, the Republican running for governor, says Governor Reynolds has “done a great job” negotiating to have a steel plant built in southeast Iowa. “I think anytime you’re looking
Sand says more details about steel mill deal are needed
Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says he needs to see “a lot more details” before he can say whether he supports the state incentives Governor Reynolds is recommending
Missouri eases diesel, truck weight restrictions for harvest
Missouri is temporarily allowing farmers and ag haulers to use dyed diesel on state highways and haul heavier loads to reduce harvest transportation costs. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state
Heavy rains delay northwest Missouri harvest, threaten grain quality
An agronomist in northwest Missouri says the constant heavy rains are delaying harvest and impacting grain quality. “We have recieved more than enough rain in this part of the world,”
USDA details reorganization progress as legal challenge continues
USDA’s Deputy Secretary says the agency has made significant progress implementing its department-wide reorganization since the plan was announced this summer. “We have hiring actions going on across this country
Turek suggests state fuel tax break be part of special legislative session
Josh Turek, the Democrat who’s running for the U.S. Senate, says he’d like to see lawmakers consider a temporary suspension of Iowa’s fuel taxes when the state legislature convenes Friday
On-farm storage could pay dividends for wet, damaged crops
A market analyst says drying wet, damaged crops before storing them this fall is one of the best ways to manage risk if you have on-farm storage. “You can blend
Farmers face mounting diesel expenses as economist warns short-term fixes may backfire
An ag economist says banning diesel exports is not the solution to lower prices. Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, says, “That’s a classic example of
