Survey: Midwest economy is slumping, Iowa’s economy is worse
Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says the Midwestern agricultural sector is now in a “significant recession,” and the region’s economic picture is lagging. Creighton’s monthly survey of business leaders […]
Prairie Farms Dairy acquires Ohio-based SmithFoods
Illinois-based cooperative Prairie Farms Dairy has acquired Orrville, Ohio-based SmithFoods. SmithFoods operates under the retail brand Smith and are known for their plant-based dairy products. SmithFoods says the shared values […]
Risk protection key in down price environment
A Minnesota farmer is stressing the importance of risk protection amid low commodity prices and high input costs. Darin Johnson says it’s a tough environment for marketing corn and soybeans. […]
New NCGA president lays out priorities
The new president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says farmers are facing many hurdles as his one-year term begins. Kenneth Hartman Jr., a fifth-generation farmer from Waterloo, Illinois, […]
Iowa’s major party leaders tout tonight’s VP debate
The leaders of both of Iowa’s major political parties say tonight’s debate between vice presidential candidates J-D Vance and Tim Walz is an important milestone in the 2024 campaign. Iowa […]
How port shutdowns impact U.S. agriculture
More than 35 East and Gulf Coast ports are at a standstill due to a labor union strike and the executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says meat and […]
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Nebraska Corn Board, Growth Energy applaud House bill for year-round E15
The executive director of the Nebraska Corn Board says a House bill that would establish permanent year-round sales of E15 is a good step forward for corn growers. Kelly Brunkhorst […]
Kansas Ag Secretary talks HPAI
The Kansas Secretary of Ag says protecting animal health is crucial to expanding exports. Mike Beam tells Brownfield… “We have to protect our livestock and also protect human health, so […]
Highway 75 construction in Sioux Center progresses
Progress continues on the Highway 75 construction project in Sioux Center. The medians are gaining character and color in Phase 1 (between 20th St. S near Pizza Hut and 13th […]
