Soybean Seeding Rates are Declining in Farm Country

Soybean Seeding Rates are Declining in Farm Country

Changes in technology and higher seed costs have shifted the way farmers plant soybeans in the United States. Between 1997 and 2018, soybean seeding rates – the number of seeds planted per acre – declined by 22 percent on America’s farms. In 1997, farmers planted an average of more than…
Explorers erupt in 10th in win over Monarchs

Explorers erupt in 10th in win over Monarchs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. –It was the first game of a four-game series between two divisional rivals Monday night as the Sioux City Explorers (34-39) took down the Kansas City Monarchs (36-37) 18-8 in their hunt to leapfrog them in the standings for a playoff spot. It took extra innings for…
Pilger Sweet Corn and Hamburger Feed set for Wednesday night

Pilger Sweet Corn and Hamburger Feed set for Wednesday night

Pilger's 22nd Annual Sweet Corn and Hamburger Feed is coming up Wednesday night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Cooper Family Communitiy Center in Pilger. Organizer Ron Wolverton has the details. Wolverton talks about the food preparation for the event. Wolverton says anyone wanting to help with cleaning of the corn…
New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers

New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers

“I’m considering an equipment upgrade, but I have no idea if there is a grant that can help me fund this. On top of that, I don’t have the time to put together whatever complicated application the grant requires.” Does this thought sound familiar? Midwest Dairy is offering free grant-writing…
KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 8-5-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 8-5-24

A 27 year old male from Stanton is facing charges of Criminal Trespass, Disturbing the Peace, and Third Degree (Domestic) Assault. The majority of OPPD customers who lost power in last Wednesday night's high winds have had their power restored with additional crews working to restore the rest. Several items…
UNO Men’s Basketball Reveals Full 2024-25 Schedule

UNO Men’s Basketball Reveals Full 2024-25 Schedule

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha men's basketball team announced its full 2024-25 schedule today, featuring a pair of Power 5 matchups with Minnesota and Iowa State on the road. "I'm so excited about the upcoming schedule," remarked Head Coach Chris Crutchfield. "We were able to mix in a few quality home…
Willeman named Pitcher of the Week

Willeman named Pitcher of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The American Association has named Sioux City Explorers Zach Willeman the Pointstreak Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Sunday August 4. Willeman was a strikeout machine during the week for Sioux City. The right-hander struck out 11 batters in five innings out of the bullpen…