Local, State & Ag News
JBS agrees to resume talks, prompting end to three‑week worker strike in Greeley, Colorado
Workers at the JBS meat processing facility in Greeley, Colorado are set to return to work, ending a strike that’s lasted nearly three weeks. The slaughter capacity at JBS in Greeley is 5,500 head,
Brad Finstad: new farmer aid could reach $20 billion
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says another round of farmer aid could total $15 to $20 billion. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad calls the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Corn, sorghum export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year
Corn continues to leave U.S. ports at a fast pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending April 2nd were up sharply on the year as purchases
Heavy snowfall late today could impact travel in SW Iowa
Parts of northwest Iowa could get four or more inches of snow before tomorrow, with the flakes expected to start falling late this afternoon. National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury
Middle East conflict could drive higher food prices, economist says
An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have lasting ripple effects throughout the entire food supply chain. Ken Foster with Purdue University says labor, transportation,
One Person Transported to Hospital After Two-Vehicle Crash in Sioux Center
One person was transported for possible injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Sioux Center on Saturday (April 4). According to a report from the Sioux Center Police Department, the crash
New Gene Discovery Could Help Soybeans Fight SCN
Scientists have identified a gene, GM SNAP 14, that plays a key role in how soybean plants respond to SCN infection. The Director of Licensing and Commercialization, Bryan Stobaugh, says
Iowa planting season lifting farmer optimism despite economic, global pressures
The CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa says the start of planting season is lifting farmer sentiment across the state. Julie Kenney tells Brownfield that’s happening despite a downturn
Iowa law officers hold first statewide hands free cell phone enforcement
A spokesman for the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau says law officers will be out looking for drivers violating the hands free cell phone law begins today. Tony Higgins says it’s
Tim Buckley named an Iowa State assistant coach
Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named Tim Buckley as a new assistant coach. Buckley will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. Buckley was a member
