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July 4, 2021
Northwest Iowa If you’re a beef feedlot producer, you need to be certified if selling to major beef packers or a majority of livestock auctions.
That’s from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beef Specialist, Beth Doran. She says to help producers obtain new certification or renew their certificate, ISU Extension and Outreach will offer three NW Iowa training sessions. The first BQA training is Tuesday, July 6th at the Crossroads Pavilion Event Center in Sheldon. The second training will be Wednesday, July 7th at the Parkview Event Center in Rock Valley, and the third training is Friday, July 9th at the Community Center in Marcus.
Grassley talks policy in Ocheyedan
The longtime U.S. Senator and president pro tempore let constituents know where he stands on issues that are important to local farmers. Written By: Leah Ward | ×
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, right, chats with Cooperative Farmers Elevator employees in Ocheydan Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Leah Ward/The Globe)
OCHEYEDAN, Iowa As part of his annual 99-county tour of Iowa, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley visited Ocheyedan Wednesday afternoon to answer questions and discuss policy positions with local residents.
The longtime Republican senator began his visit by touring Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE) and holding a small Q&A with employees there. The workers told him they were concerned about the economy specifically citing the struggle to hire capable laborers since unemployment is paying more than some folks would make at a job.
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Emergency personnel were called to the Farmers Elevator & Exchange Co. grain elevator in Monroe City, MO on January 14 after receiving word that a large grain bin at the site possibly had a structural issue.
“The grain bin did present with signs of a structural issue, however, after evaluation, there were no signs indicating an immediate threat of collapse or immanent failure of the supports,” a post on the Monroe City Police Department page on Facebook stated.
After first responders arrived on scene, employees took actions to safeguard the structural integrity of the bin, according to police.
“As many of you may have heard, one of our grain bins showed some structural concerns yesterday. We are being proactively cautious and with the help of MCPD households under direct concerned were offered evacuation orders,” the company wrote in a post on its Facebook page. “The bin is being emptied and will be fully inspected before further use.”