July 12, 2024

Farmers predict farm financials to rise this year, just slightly

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, the farm financial performance index rose slightly. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture tells Brownfield the rise was surprising. “Producers seem to have a bottoming out of their farm financial performance expectations at about planning time and then as the growing season starts […] The post Farmers predict farm financials to rise this year, just slightly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa lawmaker gets called up to pitch again in minors

A 44-year-old from Sioux City has won his second start after being asked to return as a pitcher for Sioux City’s minor league baseball team. J.D. Scholten, a state representative who works as a paralegal, has played pro-baseball for teams in seven countries, including a four-year stretch for the Sioux City Explorers. The hometown crowd […] View Full Story

Iowa lawmaker gets called up to pitch again in minor league

A 44-year-old from Sioux City has won his second start after being asked to return as a pitcher for Sioux City’s minor league baseball team. J.D. Scholten, a state representative who works as a paralegal, has played pro-baseball for teams in seven countries, including a four-year stretch for the Sioux City Explorers. The hometown crowd […] View Full Story

State regulators could vote on new gambling licenses in February

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline today for new license applications. The process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in getting a license are due one month later. The commission will hear presentations on potential new casinos in October. The […] View Full Story

Iowans need to take it easy outside with a steamy weekend looming

Forecasters say an exceptionally hot and humid weekend is ahead and Iowans are warned not to overdo it if they’re working or playing outdoors. Carla Johnson, an infection prevention specialist with Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, says falling victim to heat stroke can be very risky, so know the symptoms. “Your skin can […] View Full Story