FEMA Visits Blue Earth County To Assess Flood Damage
(Mankato, MN) — Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency are visiting areas of Minnesota damaged by recent flooding. Those representatives were in Blue Earth County yesterday, going door to door to ask about damage to homes
Man Accused Of Killing Algona, IA Officer Found Guilty
(Algona, IA) — A 43-year old of first-degree murder in the shooting death of an Algona Police Officer. He is facing life in prison and sentencing is scheduled for August 21. The shooting occurred when the officer
More Layoffs Announced at John Deere in Iowa
(WATERLOO, IA) — More than 300 John Deere employees are set to be laid off by the end of September according to new reports out this week. According to a news report from KWWL-TV, an employee email
Grain Prices Hit Lowest Level Since COVID
Grain prices have fallen to their lowest level since COVID-19. A Bloomberg report extended this year’s losses to 17 percent, with grains trading at the lowest point since 2020. It’s a sharp reversal from the post-COVID rally
Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in June
U.S. sales of ag tractors and combines in June fell below the reported sales from the same month in 2023. New Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says June sales of two-wheel drive tractors dropped 16
EPA Could Miss the 2026 RFS Volume Deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency is required by statute to finalize 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by October 31, 2024. However, reports say those volumes for 2026 and beyond could be delayed until 2025. If a unified agenda
Election Politics Taint House Ag Hearing
House Ag leaders launched a fusillade of election-season accusations against each other at a hearing intended to focus on government regulations’ impact on producers. It was an uncharacteristic attack against the chairman. Top House Ag Democrat David
CA Drivers Could Save $2.7 Billion Annually With E15
A new study finds California drivers could save up to 20 cents per gallon if the state allowed gas stations to sell E15 fuel. California is the only state that doesn’t allow fuel made of 15 percent
4 State Parks Getting Water, Electric Upgrades
(Bismarck, ND) — Four state parks have been targeted for upgrades to their water line and electrical sources for campers. Park officials say increasing the amps to 50 will allow RV’s to plug in and each site
FEMA To Assess Flood Damage
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin assessing flood damage next week. They’ll visit 30 counties in southeastern South Dakota. What they find will be used to determine whether or not there’s a