The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 85 percent of Iowa's corn crop and 40 percent of the state's soybean crop has been planted.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The bill would give an incentive for small farmers to donate produce by providing a 15 percent state income tax break on the market value of donations worth less than $5,000.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Legislation passed the House 83-16 Monday that would allow some livestock producers to close barns and be reclassified as small operations.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  A special spring farmers market in Davis County was held Saturday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Market on Main is set to open its indoor space in late 2013 or early 2014 and its outdoor space this summer.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Crop insurance is complicated and expensive, but farmers who have it are saved from the devastation of this year's drought.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The severe drought that has affected much of the country for months continues to affect heartland farmers.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a proclamation suspending state regulations and laws making it easier to transport hay, straw and stover to feed livestock.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Crops suffer in this extreme heat and dry weather. We talked with one local farmer about his corn plants.

Sunday, July 08, 2012 

Friday, May 18, 2012  Wapello County Farmer's Market opens Friday

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Wapello County Supervisors met Tuesday to discuss one farmer's hog confinement building being added to his operation.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  With the unusually mild winter the Heartland has experienced this year, many have been concerned with the lack of precipitation. One group of people not concerned, farmers.