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Organizers Estimate about 200 Attend “No Kings” Protest in Sioux Center
Organizers estimate about 200 people gathered in Sioux Center Saturday afternoon for a “No Kings” protest at Central Park, one of many demonstrations held across the country. Throughout the event,
‘No Kings’ protests in over 50 Iowa cities and towns this weekend
From Dubuque to Sioux City and Shenandoah to Burlington, thousands of Iowans in over 50 cities and towns participated in Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests. The first series of nationwide
At least 2 homes destroyed as grass fire burns 7+ miles in northwest Iowa
Damage assessments are underway after a major field fire in Woodbury County forced the closure of Highway 20 between Lawton and Moville for several hours on Saturday. “There are at
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of March 23rd
Click on the Headline to read the full story. IA Guard Member Returns from Deployment to Middle East Rock Valley Sets Hearing on Tax Levy Tied to Flood Recovery Sioux
Soybeans and corn lower on Friday
Soybeans closed lower, giving back some of the gains from earlier in the week. The market remains very sensitive to any trade news, especially as it relates to China. Soybean
Rotary milking parlors are gaining in popularity
A dairy equipment supplier says more producers are considering rotary parlors when upgrading. Andy Lenkatis with GEA tells Brownfield the move to rotary milking parlors is about efficiency for employees
Rising prices, not shortages, lead fertilizer concerns this spring
The CEO of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative says fertilizer supplies are sufficient for the start of the growing season. Jay Debertin with CHS tells Brownfield prices are up significantly
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 27, 2026
May corn $4.62, down 5 centsMay soybeans $11.59 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $322.10, down $6.80May soybean oil 67.41, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.05, unchangedApr.
Two Wisconsin farmers look at early soybean planting
Two Wisconsin farmers are taking different approaches to the start of the planting season. South-central farmer Doug Rebout of Janesville says some research has shown the benefits of planting soybeans early. “We
Dairy innovation takes center stage with Midwest Dairy’s startup accelerator
The dairy industry is looking to discover and support emerging startups. Midwest Dairy research and innovation manager Sydney Herr says through a partnership with VentureFuel, Midwest Dairy is launching their
