If you have shopped for a new or used vehicle lately, you have probably noticed that vehicle prices have increased dramatically. The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. Not surprisingly, the cost of repairing vehicles has also escalated. The major driving forces behind increased costs are supply […]
These days, going to the grocery store can create a bit of sticker shock! Inflation has driven up the price of filling everyone’s shopping list. Here are a few money-saving tips you can use to help keep costs under control. Be a “shopper hopper.” Comparing prices on products at different stores can net you some serious […]
By Amanda Robertson, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Regional Coordinator, USDA Farm Service Agency Raised on a family farm and now raising her own family on a hobby farm, Lindsey Abentroth with the USDA Farm Service Agency can relate to the plans, dreams and ideas of new farmers. In this Ask the Expert, Lindsey discusses her […]
Winter is fast approaching and that means additional winter preparation for property managers. Winter brings about a host of new potential issues, from increased heating costs to potential slip and fall injuries to tenants. Property managers may have to get many different properties in various locations ready for winter, adding to their already heavy workload. […]
With the events of the last several months, managing abnormal stress and anxiety may be an essential part of your life right now. One way you can keep those stress levels low is to make sure you’re remaining active. True, most of us want to be in better shape, but getting started on a new […]
Lev Grossman, American novelist and journalist, said, “If my generation is remembered for anything, it will be as the last one that remembers the world before the internet.” Some people view the internet and the world wide web as one and the same. They are not. The internet provides pathways for various computer networks to […]
If you’ve purchased a new home recently, you may be familiar with the dangers of radon gas. If not, January is Radon Awareness Month. What’s radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless, and cancer-causing radioactive gas. It’s naturally found in rock, soil, and water. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the […]
Farmers have always had problems keeping livestock on their property. The invention of barbed wire in 1800 helped them considerably. Since the development of electronics, farmers discovered that smooth or barbed wire could be made more effective by utilizing electric shock to control animals. This was the beginning of the electric fence as the common […]
Iowa corn soybeans are in a price discovery period during the month of October. The Harvest Price for each commodity is determined using the average market price during that time. The number of bushels needed to avoid a loss is determined based on which Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policy is in place. In the bottom […]
Fall home maintenance Leaves are falling and, for many, especially those in the Upper Midwest, snow may be looming in the extended weather forecast. It’s time to consider several home maintenance tips that can save on costly repairs in the future. Clean your gutters. Clogged gutters can cause overflowing water during rainstorms that could result […]
