92% of Kansas corn, 67% of soybeans planted
Corn and soybean planting continues to progress ahead of the average pace in Kansas. USDA says as of Sunday 92% of the state’s expected corn crop has been planted with […]
96% of Nebraska corn, 90% of soybeans planted
Corn and soybean planting has nearly wrapped up in Nebraska. USDA says as of Sunday 96% of the state’s expected corn crop has been planted with 79% of the crop […]
IFB President encouraged by House farm bill movement
The Illinois Farm Bureau president says passage of a new farm bill is still possible this year. Brian Duncan tells Brownfield the House bill has some positives. “Encouraging in this […]
April corn for ethanol use, soybean crush down on month
Corn for ethanol numbers were mixed in April. The USDA says 416.92 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production during April 2024, a drop of 12% from March […]
Working together to do more for the cattle industry
One of the U.S. beef industry’s biggest competitors on the global market can also be an incredible ally. Dr. Chris Parker, CEO of Cattle Australia, says it’s okay for the […]
With no statewide race, Iowa’s 2024 congressional primaries draw attention
Polls open at 7 a.m. tomorrow for Iowa’s Primary Election. There are no statewide contests for either major political party, but two of the Republicans who represent Iowa in the […]
USDA announces new actions for more transparent marketing
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says new measures by his agency will increase market transparency and fairness for livestock and poultry producers. “We do see it as an effort to […]
Marshalltown police seek 18-year-old in fatal shooting outside a bar
Marshalltown Police are looking for a teenager wanted in a fatal shooting at the Center Street Station Bar early Saturday morning. An altercation outside between two men led to 41-year-old […]
Elanco partners with Purdue University to create new health facility
Elanco Animal Health and Purdue University are developing a new research facility to focus on improving animal health. Dave Kinard, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Elanco Animal Health […]
Prepare for the campout with sunscreen, insect repellant and a weather radio
With kids out of school and warm weather in the forecast, Iowa’s county and state parks are filling up with campers, which means hospital emergency rooms will also be filling […]
