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Iowa Corn Promotion Board Member Hosts Mexican Trade Team

The Iowa Corn Promotion Board along with U.S. Grains Council hosted a trade team from Mexico the first part of…

Gas Prices Rising

Gas prices have been rising steadily since last years pandemic induced slow down.

Record High Fertilizer Prices Require Increased Fertilizer Management

Record high fertilizer prices are increasing the cost of production for farmers and require increased fertilizer management. Pioneer Field Agronomist…

One Dead in Tripp County Accident

A 28-year-old female died Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash east of Winner.

State Farm Bureau Presidents Discuss Concerns With EPA

State Farm Bureau Presidents expressed various regulatory concerns facing agriculture in a recent meeting with Environmental Protection Agency officials. South…

High Fertilizer Prices And Availability Top Producers Minds

The average retail price of anhydrous set a record last week at $1,113/ton after increasing 38% from last month. The…

Ethanol Margins Near Record High And Look Promising For The Future

Ethanol profit margins have done a 180 since the height of the pandemic and are at near record levels. Industry…

Economic Headwinds Approaching

While the economy in nine Mid America states continues to grow, there are some hazards ahead.

SD Maps Done, Discontent Continues

While new legislative district maps may be in place for the next ten years in South Dakota, the process left some bruises.

School Districts Talking Cooperation, Consolidation

The Freeman Public School district and its neighbors will hold talks about future possibilities ranging from sports cooperatives to possible consolidation.

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