$1.2 million legal settlement after Iowa City teen’s death following misdiagnosis
State officials have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who died four years ago after University of Iowa Health Care staff misdiagnosed her symptoms […]
Ag cycles point to long stretch of depressed prices
The cyclical nature of agriculture can help project how long grain markets might remain in a slump. Northstar Commodity senior market analyst Mark Schultz says commodity prices are coming off […]
Iraq resumes purchases of U.S. rice
An international trade policy director with USA Rice says the fourth largest market for U.S. rice can now resume its purchases of the commodity. Karah Janevicius says “it’s a win-win […]
Iraq to resume purchases of U.S. rice
An international trade policy director with USA Rice says the fourth largest market for U.S. rice can now resume its purchases of the commodity. Karah Janevicius says “it’s a win-win […]
Rice harvest starts strong in Arkansas
Rice harvest is underway in Arkansas and extension specialist Jarrod Hardke says it’s earlier than normal. “There’s a lot more rice scattered around up and down the state, all the […]
Fertilizer prices not lowest, but better than previous years
The senior director of plant foods for MFA Incorporated, an ag cooperative based in Missouri and adjacent states, says most fertilizer values heading into fall aren’t at their lowest, but […]
Bringing healthier, local foods to schools
The USDA has issued more than $14 million in farm-to-school grants that will support 154 projects in 43 states. Fiona Munro, who is based in central Illinois, says the grants […]
Forage production ideal in Michigan
A Michigan dairy farmer says weaker feed prices and good supplies have boosted optimism for the year ahead. Doug Chapin is the chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association. “We’re […]
Iowa, Nebraska attorneys general seek national standard for glyphosate labels
The attorneys general from Iowa and Nebraska are asking the U.S. EPA to create a new rule that prevents states from mandating false labels on glyphosate products. Kevin Ross, past […]
Rep. Bost: Answer to solar encroachment lies in new farm bill
Southern Illinois farmers are concerned about the encroachment of solar farms on farmland. Washington County zoning administrator Matt Bierman says solar development interest is rising. “From what’s come through my […]
