Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Farmland Value Expectations Closely Tied to Capital Investments
(NAFB) The recent Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a clear divide in how farmland values are predicted to move and what that means for decision-making on U.S. farms. Michael Lan...
May 20, 2026
Stay Food Safe to Start the Summer Grilling Season
(NAFB) The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA's Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it's important to protect against food...
May 20, 2026
After Wildfires, Nebraska Faces Tornadoes: Farmers and Volunteers Unite in the Face of Adversity
(Nebraska) A state that's already battled historic wildfires has now seen tornadoes roll through newly planted fields. Nebraska experienced several reported tornadoes over the weekend. Producers are d...
May 20, 2026
State News: GOP Candidates Debate Key Issues, Unity Point Law Suit, and New Legislation
Iowa GOP Candidates Make Final Primary Debate Pitch (Des Moines, IA) -- Four Republican candidates for Iowa governor squared off in their final televised debate before the June primary. Eddie Andrews,...
May 20, 2026
Kale Jensen's Walk-Off Double Seals the Win for Atlantic Over West Central Valley
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Kale Jensen delivered in a clutch moment for the Trojans in Tuesday's season opener. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Hudson McLaren drew a walk before Sawy...
May 19, 2026
Jan Norris Advocates for Review of Pipeline Ordinance Amid Summit Carbon Solutions' Route Changes
(Red Oak) Jan Norris, of East Township in Montgomery County, appearing in front of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, asked the board to review the county ordinance in refe...
May 19, 2026
State News: Recent Legislative Changes and Legal Actions in Iowa
Governor Reynolds Signs Property Tax Overhaul Into Law (Undated) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs a major property tax overhaul into law. It will limit most local governments to about two percent a...
May 19, 2026
Rain Totals
Rain Totals Anita-.35 Atlantic-.50 Darrin Petty West of Atlantic--.20 Lee Saathoff South edge of Atlantic-.53 Audubon-.30 Bridgewater-1.00 Glenwood-.71 Greenfield-1.25 Harlan-.82 Lewis-.50 Marne-.15 R...
May 19, 2026
Severe Weather Sweeps Through Ringgold County: Flash Flooding and Hail Impact Mount Ayr Area
(Mt. Ayr) Heavy rain on Monday night created flooding conditions across Ringgold County, Iowa. Near the intersection of Highway 169 and 190th Street, about 4 miles north of Mount Ayr, around 3.5 inche...
May 19, 2026
Reminder: Red Oak Requires Peddlers Permit for Contractors Following Severe Weather
(Red Oak) The severe weather that rolled through Red Oak this past weekend has attracted construction crews from outside the area looking for work. City Administrator Lisa Kotter says these contractor...
May 18, 2026
