Corn growers release quarterly economic update
The National Corn Growers Association’s Economic Update reported on everything from trends to challenges, opportunities, and market conditions in U.S. agriculture. The rapid 2024 harvest gives farmers an edge on any fall field preparations and more time
Trump picks nominee for Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Donald Trump chose Brooke Rollins as his nominee for the next Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a graduate of Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture development. She grew up in the
Noyes Home for Children honoring kindness in the community
File photo By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post The Noyes Home for Children is recognizing people in the St. Joseph community for their kindness Kindness St. Joseph is designed to recognize acts of kindness and people’s work
Grassley says tariffs are 'tricky,' but may be a Trump negotiating tactic
(Radio Iowa) – U-S Senator Chuck Grassley says the tariffs President-elect Trump previously imposed on China pressured China to agree to buy U-S grain, but Grassley says the new tariffs Trump has threatened against Mexico, Canada and
Iowa Turkeys Pardoned
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys from a farm in Manson Tuesday named Caitlin and Clark after the Hawkeye great. The turkeys strolled quietly on the grass at the Terrace Hill Governor’s mansion
Missouri school districts show improvement in annual performance report
Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger speaks during a State Board of Education meeting Tuesday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). State officials once again delay classification of school districts based on performance report scores BY: ANNELISE HANSHAWMissouri Independent The latest round
Missouri judge upholds state ban on transgender health care for minors
Judge Craig Carter, a Wright County judge serving in Cole County for Missouri’s gender-affirming care trial, listens to testimony. “There were so many binders of evidence that were piled so high on the bench that the court’s vision
Recount in central Iowa legislative race shows Democratic incumbent won
(Radio Iowa) – The Dallas County Auditor has announced the results of a recount in a central Iowa legislative race and the winner is claiming victory, but the second-place finisher has not conceded. State Senator Sarah Trone
Kan. teen enters plea in fight with officers at shopping mall
Gonzalez-Munoz-photo Johnson Co. JOHNSON COUNTY —A teen accused in a shooting with a police officer’s gun at the Oak Park Mall in Overland Park has entered a plea in the case. Nery Alberto Gonzalez-Munoz, 18, pleaded guilty
Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be safe during Thanksgiving travel
By RYAN SKAITH St. Joseph Post Millions of travelers are expected on America’s roadways this week in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Sergeant Shane Hux, with Troop H in St. Joseph, has some simple tips to keep in mind