Agriculture
Inflation Reduction Act passage “game changer” for biofuels
An ag economist says the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act is a potential “game changer” for biofuel demand. The University of Missouri’s Ben Brown said [Read More]
Month: August 2022
Agriculture
Managing risk through market volatility
Global economic drivers like the war in Ukraine and inflation continue to push volatility in commodity markets. As the hustle and bustle of harvest time [Read More]
Obituaries
Charlene E. Albright
Charlene (Char) Esther Albright, 79, of Muscatine, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home. Her family will welcome friends for a visitation [Read More]
Obituaries
Evelyn M. Jewett
Evelyn M. Jewett, 102, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, with her loving family at her bedside. A [Read More]
Agriculture
Volunteering plants the seeds of change in local communities
The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says she’s hopeful the Drive to Feed Kids at the Missouri State Fair continues to inspire FFA members [Read More]
Agriculture
Ethanol production slumps to multi-month lows
Domestic ethanol production fell to multi-month lows last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 983,000 barrels a day, a decrease of 39,000 [Read More]
Agriculture
Central IN farmer has high hopes for soybean yields, but has concerns about corn
A central Indiana farmer says he’s optimistic about his soybean crop this year. Josh Miller tells Brownfield soybeans were stressed early. “But, soybeans can take [Read More]
Agriculture
Economist says grain market volatility doesn’t have an end in sight
An ag economist expects volatility in the grain markets to continue into 2023. Dr. Dan Obrien with KSU tells Brownfield despite a recent downturn in [Read More]
Top Stories
Family displaced following mobile home fire; one injured
Quick response by the Muscatine Fire Department contained a fire in a mobile home to a bedroom on Tuesday, August 16, with one occupant of [Read More]
Things To Do
City announces 2022-23 bow hunting season
The 2022-2023 deer bow hunting season within the limits of the City of Muscatine will be held Sept. 17, 2022, through Jan. 10, 2023. The [Read More]