Local & State News
Weeds can take a bite out of profits, Golden Harvest says
A soybean product manager with Golden Harvest says growers should already be thinking about weed control for next year’s crop. “We know it’s really important to protect yields early in
UNL expert encourages fall SCN sampling
A plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says soil tests are critical to help manage soybean cyst nematode. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield, “Take some samples and compare good to
USDA orders checkoffs to review and end ESG initiatives
All industry-funded research and promotion boards overseen by USDA have been asked to review and terminate projects that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. American Dairy Coalition policy advisor
MIller-Meeks, Nunn back embargo on US diesel exports
Two Iowa Republicans in competitive races for re-election to the U.S. House say the federal government must take steps to bring down the price of diesel. First District Congresswoman Mariannette
Proposed data center moratorium tabled in northern Iowa county
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors has tabled a move to pass a moratorium on data center construction in the county. Supervisor Gary Rayhons said county officials should focus on
Sorghum delivery map helps Nebraska farmer find better prices
A central Nebraska farmer says additional sorghum delivery locations are creating additional value for his crop. Tyler Bose says utilized the state’s new sorghum delivery map to find more competitive
Ruling favors reopening of state historical facility in Iowa City
A Johnson County judge has ruled against the state’s decision to close a State Historical Society of Iowa facility in Iowa City. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services closed the
Dairy prices mixed again Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed for the second day in a row Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.7875. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged
Clock ticking for Corn Belt farmers stranded by rain
There’s a growing sense of urgency across the Corn Belt as wet weather slows harvest and deteriorates crop conditions. Southeast Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer says activity is at a standstill
Orange City Approves Property Exchange for Future Police Station
Orange City is moving forward with plans to remodel the former Vander Pol Excavating building into a police station, with renovations preliminarily estimated at $600,000. City Administrator Matt Van Schouwen
