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UI Greek lit expert thrilled to see ‘Odyssey’ film spotlight ancient poem
The big budget Hollywood adaptation of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” will be released in movie theaters next week, and a University of Iowa scholar says while the story was
Late-season hay may require more supplementation for cattle
An extension forage specialist says lower quality hay is being produced this year in Missouri due to excessive rains, but forage testing and nutrient management can help cattle producers protect
Sioux Center Volunteer Fire Department Continues to Grow as Demand Increases
The Sioux Center Volunteer Fire Department responded to 179 emergency calls over the past year, one of its busiest years in recent memory, according to Fire Chief Dave Van Holland.
Sioux County Youth Fair Continues to Grow as 2026 Event Opens Saturday
The Sioux County Youth Fair returns this Saturday, July 11, bringing a full week of livestock shows, youth competitions, family activities and entertainment to the Sioux County Fairgrounds northwest of
About 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers leave today for D.C. deployment
Dozens of Iowa National Guard soldiers leaving Iowa today will spend the next six months serving in Washington, D.C.. Last August, President Trump issued an executive order declaring there was
Sand takes town hall tour to GOP stronghold
State Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, held a town hall in one of Iowa’s most Republican counties last night. Republicans make up about 72% of Sioux
Missouri ag tax credits extended, new laws ease regulations for farmers and cotton gins
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed several agriculture bills into law from the 2026 legislative session, including the extension of several ag tax credits. Jason Bean, a state senator from
Malting industry connects farmers to growing craft beverage supply chain
The Great Lakes Malting Company says it’s been working for a decade to shorten the supply chain between farmers and craft beverage producers. Owner Jeff Malkiewicz tells Brownfield the Traverse
Michigan Farm Bureau says smaller state budget left animal ag behind
Michigan Farm Bureau says a tighter state budget next year reflects the impact of funding cuts at the federal level. State Legislative Counsel Rebecca Park tells Brownfield lawmakers used past spending levels as a
Soybeans, corn take profits, continuing to watch weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA confirmed more new crop demand from China, along with unknown destinations. China bought 136,000 tons and unknown purchased 120,000
