Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Yesterday at 5:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's the only place in Iowa where you can experience three centuries of life on the farm.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tomatoes are some of the most common vegetables you'll find in local gardens. But when it comes to making sure your plants are productive, it's all about how you plant them.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  National corn planting numbers higher than percentage in Iowa.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  How many times a week do you stock up on fresh produce? Some people make daily trips to the store....but there's a way you can reduce all that running around. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you another way to get your greens.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Rainfall totals say we're five inches above average so far this year and that is making farmers a little nervous as corn planting continues to be delayed.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Is there enough green in you diet? We're not talking about the color, we're talking about sustainability.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Morel mushrooms pop up in the spring and are fragile, highly perishable, and resist cultivation, so they tend to be pricey.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Differences in platform needs at train station being worked out.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on