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UNI criminology students have new place to learn, investigate
The University of Northern Iowa is debuting what it’s calling the Crime Scene House for use by criminology students on the Cedar Falls campus. It’s one thing to watch actors
Winter wheat conditions continue to decline
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued
Sioux Falls Man Arrested in Rock Valley on Multiple Charges
A Sioux Falls man is facing multiple charges following an incident in Rock Valley that later led to damage at the Sioux County Jail. According to court documents, 36-year-old Rikki
U.S. rice industry wants fast Section 301 action to address unfair global trade practices
The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several
Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers
Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and
Weather again keeps Iowa farmers from a full week of planting
Weather once again kept farmers from getting into the fields to plant last week. The U.S.D.A. weekly report says there were only three days suitable for fieldwork last week. The
FFA membership on the rise in Iowa
The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says
Iowa landlords protest proposed property tax increase
The owners of apartment and condo buildings are urging the Iowa House to reject a Senate plan that would raise taxes on their properties. Multi-family properties are currently taxed as
From FFA roots to state leader: Minnesota state president reflects on “dream year”
Born into FFA. Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff,
Agronomy specialist: Adjust nitrogen rate strategies as input costs rise
An agronomy specialist says choosing the right nitrogen application strategy could help farmers better manage rising input costs. Rachel Henry with Ohio State University Extension says the timing of fertilizer should
