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Grassley meets with AG nominee, pushes for release of documents
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the current U.S. Department of Justice is the most responsive of any he’s worked with from either party, however, hundreds of documents he requested from
Stalled E15 legislation frustrating farmers
A pair of Wisconsin farmers say frustration is mounting over the lack of Congressional movement on nationwide, year-round E15. Casey Kelleher, president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board and Jefferson
2026 ‘RiseFest’ breaks crowd record KKK set in Sheldon in 1924
A Christian music festival in northwest Iowa has eclipsed the attendance record set over a century ago by the KKK. Rob Roozeboom, founder and CEO of Rise Ministries, said this
West Liberty plastics plant to close, laying off 77
An eastern Iowa plant that has supplied plastic parts to Whirlpool’s facility in Amana will shut down later this summer. Plastic Products has notified state officials its facility in West
Farmers cautious on input price relief amid Middle East developments
Some farmers say it’s too soon to know if a potential resolution to the conflict in the Middle East could lead to lower input prices. Scott Gigstad of Kansas says
Wisconsin FFA Living to Serve across Madison during convention
Wisconsin FFA members are dedicating part of their time during this year’s state convention to serving others. State President Amalia Draxler tells Brownfield service is a core principle of the
Sioux City company celebrates 150 years of building, paving
A Sioux City business is celebrating its 150 year anniversary. L.G. Everist says his great grandfather Luicius Garland Everist started L.G. Everist incorporated. “He was selling coal, came to Sioux
Farm Rescue growing to meet rising need
The interim executive director of Farm Rescue says he’s excited about the direction of the organization. Tim Sullivan, who’s served as the non-profit’s executive director for the past five years,
Hormuz shipping resumes, adding bearish tone to grain markets
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a negative impact on U.S. corn and soybean prices. University of Minnesota grain market economist Ed Usset says freeing
RiseFest Breaks Sheldon Attendance Record During 20th Anniversary Weekend
A milestone year for RiseFest turned into a record-setting weekend in Sheldon, as the Christian music festival drew more than 30,000 attendees and surpassed a long-discussed attendance goal. According to
