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Forecast: Several stormy, soggy, sopping days ahead for Iowans
Iowa should be in for a wet week, as forecasters say some areas of the state may see up a half-foot of rainfall. National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Vorst says
Bayer’s Viconic soybean trait aims to give farmers more weed-control flexibility
Bayer is preparing to bring a new soybean trait platform to the marketplace that could give farmers more options for managing increasingly challenging weed pressure. Becca Chaudhari is Strategic Account
During Iowa stop, USDA deputy urges farmers to anonymously report fertilizer woes
A coalition of farm groups is sponsoring a website where farmers can anonymously explain the difficulties they’ve had in buying fertilizer. Over 170 farmers from 13 states were in Ogden
Iowa GOP’s 2028 Caucuses will be first-in-the-nation
The Republican National Committee is keeping the Iowa Republican Party’s Caucuses in the lead-off position for the GOP’s 2028 presidential campaign. Iowa Republican Party Chairman Jeff Kaufmann spoke to the
US Homeland Security Secretary says Miller-Meeks race key to GOP majority
Top state and national party leaders at a fundraiser in Iowa City this weekend urged a crowd of Iowa Republicans to focus on two key races. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary
Prepping for the 2026 bow season
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Sioux County Radio News Summary: 9/11 — 25 Years Later
This special edition of the Sioux County Radio News Summary marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. Hear reflections from Governor Kim Reynolds, Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga, Sioux Center
Soybeans fall after higher yield estimate
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The USDA raised production and yield from the August update but did lower
Iowa native was a key voice following 9/11 attack on the Pentagon
A Winthrop Iowa native was a Navy rear admiral and the number two person in the Defense Department’s Public Affairs Office when the hijacked plane hit the Pentagon on September
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2026
Dec. corn $5.30 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.96 and 1/2, down 35 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $346.80, down $3.80Oct. soybean oil 69.19, down 222 pointsDec.
