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09/30/2026

An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. "We have a broken market when we look at our inputs." Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. "Look at some fertilizer manufacturers," he said. [...]

An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he s...

09/30/2026

A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. "Basically, we're wet like everybody else." Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. "We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 [...]

A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 […]

09/30/2026

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining strong international relationships in times of uncertainty is vital. Jerry Costello says the state's annual grain tours that showcase the agricultural supply chain to foreign buyers are a prime example. "The three countries that were [...]

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining strong international relationships in times of uncertainty is vital. Jerry Costello says the state’s annual grain tours that showcase the agricultural supply chain to foreign buyers are a prime example. “The three countries ...

09/29/2026

The September 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on commodity markets, agricultural policy, and weather. Market analyst Naomi Blohm discusses recent grain trading trends, upcoming USDA reports, and the market impact of lagging crop maturity [...]

The September 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on commodity markets, agricultural policy, and weather. Market analyst Naomi Blohm discusses recent grain trading trends, upcoming USDA reports, and the market impact of lagging cr...

09/29/2026

Kewanee Park District Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Golf Clubhouse

09/29/2026

A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast. Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in January. "Everybody knows what's happened since then," he said. "That was kind of a good move. I don't have any truck [...]

A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast. Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in January. “Everybody knows what’s happened since then,” he said. “That was kind of a good move. I don’t have any truck […]

09/29/2026

An eastern Iowa farmer says he's not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. "We're still watching rain drops fall," he said. "We had another half inch yesterday and it's pretty soggy [...]

An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. “We’re still watching rain drops fall,” he said. “We had another half inch yesterday and it’s pretty soggy […]

09/29/2026

Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA's latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. "On (corn harvest), looks to me [...]

Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me […]

09/29/2026

Princeton Program to Focus on Healthy Eating as We Age Area residents are invited to learn more about healthy nutrition and making smart food choices during “Eating Well as We Age,” a program offered by the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday, October 27th, from […]

09/29/2026

Rotary Club of Kewanee Awards New Scholarships to Local FFA Students The Rotary Club of Kewanee is continuing its commitment to supporting local agriculture and area students through a new scholarship made possible by a Rotary District 6460 grant. This year, the club chose to […]