Local, State & Ag News
John Deere adding new large-frame 6R tractor models in 2027
John Deere is bringing more options to it’s 6 Series tractor. Deere go to market manager Anne Anderson says new models in the large and extra large frame 6R are
Sioux Center Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is Today
Sioux Center residents can dispose of household hazardous materials today, Thursday, Sept. 10, during the city’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. The collection runs from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in
ASA president: China, other key markets continuing to buy US soybeans
The president of the American Soybean Association says growers are optimistic about the future of soybean exports. Scott Metzger says China coming back into the market is a key reason.
Trump admin focused on brining fertilizer production back to US, Sec. Rollins says
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says US farmers have dealt with high fertilizer prices for far too long. “The high cost of fertilizer is not new,” she said. “The cost of
Iowa-based Casey’s sees gas profit amid volatility in price
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reported net income for the first quarter was up a little more than 27% compared to last year at almost $274 million. Same store
Reaudit finds northeast Iowa city overpaid six developers $582,814
A new report from the State Auditor’s Office has found the City of Hudson overpaid developers nearly $583,000 for projects partly supported by tax increment financing agreements. Hudson officials say
Moisture conditions could shape corn harvest
An extension corn agronomist says moisture will influence the start of harvest for many growers. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield crops in dry areas will likely
West Sioux Voters Approve PPEL Extension in Tuesday’s Special Election
(KTIV) — Voters in the West Sioux School District approved a 10-year extension of the district’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) during Tuesday’s special election. According to unofficial results,
Iowa farmer sees harvest marketing opportunities
Many farmers are thinking through grain marketing strategies while preparing for harvest. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in southeast Iowa. “We’re raising this crop, let’s also do a good
Corn leaf aphid issues becoming a trend
It was another summer of battling corn leaf aphids for many Midwestern farmers. University of Illinois entomologist, Nick Seiter, says it was the third straight year that the insects, which
