Sheldon, Iowa — Northwest Iowa Community College is one of three Iowa community colleges, and one of 150 community colleges across the nation to receive notification that they’re eligible to compete for a one million dollar prize. Read more
Racing And Gaming Commissioner Looking To Another Term
Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission recently voted to appoint administrator Brian Ohorilko to another four-year term. Ohorilko took over in 2012 to fill out two years of the term of Jack Ketterer, who retired. Read more
Syngenta helping growers protect against SDS and SCN in 2022
IARN — As the 2021 harvest comes to a close, many growers are reflecting on the severity of diseases and pests like Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode. Read more
USDA cuts ag export forecast for 2022
IARN — The USDA cut its farm exports forecast in 2022, blaming weaker soybean demand from China and lower soybean prices. The Economic Research Service says it now expects American ag exports to hit $175.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022, down from the August forecast of $2 billion. The agency says soybean exports will be down $3.9 billion next year for a total of $28.4 billion. Soybean meal exports were forecast to slump by $800 million to $4.9 billion due to lower prices. Read more
Corn ethanol is an immediate climate change solution, NCGA says
IARN — The National Corn Growers Association says renewable fuels, such as corn ethanol, are an immediate climate change solution. Read more
Iowa RN’s Rate 47th In Average Salary
Statewide Iowa — On average, Iowa registered nurses are near the bottom of the national pay scale, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more