Local, State & Ag News
Free courses teach Iowans how to spot severe weather
The National Weather Service is offering four more storm spotter training sessions in Iowa this spring in hopes of recruiting more helpers to keep an eye on the sky. Emmet
Produce Perks Midwest says SNAP incentives support rural Ohio economies
The leader of a non-profit says strong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program incentives provide benefit to both Ohio farmers and rural communities. Tevis Foreman is the executive director of Produce Perks
Corn, sorghum export inspections maintain faster than last year paces
The USDA’s reporting a solid week for U.S. corn and sorghum export inspections. Corn inspections as of the week ending March 26th continue to run ahead of last marketing year’s
Planting report preview: soybean acres up, corn down
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there’s been widespread consensus the U.S. farmer will plant more soybeans and less corn for the
Renewable fuels leaders say historic RVO levels bring needed certainty and optimism
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the EPA’s announced Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 are a historic win for the industry and agriculture.
Hull Proposes Lower Tax Levy Despite Rising Costs and Major Projects
The City of Hull is proposing a lower overall property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, even as costs rise and major infrastructure projects move forward. City Administrator Heidi
Feenstra sees bipartisan momentum building on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic farm bill negotiations are becoming more bipartisan. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says passing a bill out of committee was a
Ocheyedan Man Charged with Felony in Juvenile Sexual Abuse Case
An Ocheyedan man is facing a felony charge following an investigation into alleged inappropriate contact with a minor. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office,
New National FFA Conference is helping build ag workforce pipeline
The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry. Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen
NGFA: Updating USMCA could ease costly grain export delays
The head of the National Grain and Feed Association says a 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement would be a huge win for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Mike Seyfert says
