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Food prices rise in January
World food prices rose during January 2022 and remained near ten-year highs. The United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organization vegetable oils pushed prices higher. Reuters says the Food Price Ind...
Jody Heemstra Feb 15, 2022
Three Types of Fourth of July Injuries Are on the Rise
We're gearing up for Fourth of July. So here's a reminder to make sure it's a SAFE one for you and your family. A few different Fourth of July related injuries have been on the rise over the last deca...
Jul 04, 2022 woodleywonderworks / CC
COVID doesn't stop Rawlins Municipal Library from serving thousands of patrons in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic might have stymied Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierre for the first few months of 2021, but Library Director Robin Schrupp says they still managed to serve an average of 2800 pa...
Jody Heemstra Jan 21, 2022
Tight agriculture chemical supply, high prices could impact 2022 growing season
Supply chain disruptions and material shortages are fueling speculation about a herbicide shortage for the 2022 agriculture growing season. Bill Johnson, Purdue professor of weed science and Purdue Ex...
Jody Heemstra Oct 21, 2021
Interest expense ratio for agriculture stays even with 20-year average
USDA's Economic Research Service reports the interest expense ratio of farms was 0.04 in 2020, remaining in line with the long-term trend and initial forecasts, despite the pandemic. The COVID-19 pand...
Jody Heemstra Aug 30, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Lawmakers press Surface Transportation Board on rail disruptions
A bipartisan group of Senators urges the Surface Transportation Board to ensure reliable, consistent rail service for American industries and shippers. Republicans Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Kevin Cra...
Jody Heemstra May 26, 2022 Smeet Chowdhury / CC
Ag transportation groups want help with Canadian supply challenges
The Agriculture Transportation Working Group, which is made up of 19 agricultural groups, asked President Biden to work with the Canadian government on a variety of transportation challenges. They're ...
Jody Heemstra Mar 10, 2022
Professional counselors ready to answer calls to new 988 Lifeline
The United States' first nationwide three-digit mental health and substance abuse crisis hotline was activated over the weekend (July 16, 2022). Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline Center, the en...
Jody Heemstra Jul 20, 2022
Farm real estate values continue to climb
Agricultural real estate values continued to increase at a rapid pace across farm country through the end of last year (2021). The increase in the value of farmland has accelerated in recent quarters ...
Jody Heemstra Feb 28, 2022 judy dean / CC
Gas prices down 10% from June peak
The national average price for a gallon of gas is below $4.50 for the first time in two months. The Washington Post says that may offer some relief for Americans struggling to make ends meet due to ru...
Jody Heemstra Jul 21, 2022