Local, State & Ag News
Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February. “Those continue to be
Le Mars Man Pleads Not Guilty In Child Endangerment, Animal Neglect Case
A Le Mars man charged in a child endangerment and animal neglect case that began last fall in rural Plymouth County has now pleaded not guilty. 53-year-old Rick Reifenrath entered
Sioux Falls Pair Charged In Alleged Casino Jackpot Scheme In Lyon County
Two Sioux Falls residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they were involved in a scheme to improperly claim a casino jackpot in Lyon County. According to a criminal
UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways
FTZ Workshop Aims To Help Northwest Iowa Businesses Navigate Global Trade
A free workshop in Sheldon next week is aimed at helping Northwest Iowa businesses better understand how global trade tools could impact their bottom line. The Foreign-Trade Zone #288 workshop,
Higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The market moved higher as there have been some talks about peace negotiations in the Middle East – and leaned heavily into
Time is right for new, young cattle producers
A consultant says this is a good time for young people to consider starting a beef cattle operation. Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield the combination of aging
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 25, 2026
May corn $4.67 and 1/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.71 and 3/4, up 16 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $319.80, down $2.60May soybean oil 67.10, up 137 pointsMay
Feenstra Launches ‘Farmers for Feenstra’ Coalition on National Agriculture Day
On National Agriculture Day (Tuesday), Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra announced the launch of a new campaign coalition called “Farmers for Feenstra,” aimed at supporting his run for governor. According to
Minnesota FSA reports strong uptake of Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
The state Farm Service Agency director for Minnesota says the distribution of Farmer Bridge Assistance payments is going smoothly. “We’ve got a good success rate on that.” Kurt Blomgren tells
