Cattle producer says feed costs have been manageable
A southwest Iowa cattle producer says it’s been a calm start to the fall. Justin Ewalt says some input prices have leveled out. “Feed costs are manageable at the moment. […]
Soybeans, corn see harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. harvest weather looks generally favorable in much of the region into mid-month. There’s rain in the forecast for dry parts of […]
Kennedy to serve as MMPA Young Dairy Cooperator
A young dairy farmer is encouraging other farm families to start the succession process as early as possible. Third-generation farmer Ashley Kennedy tells Brownfield she started buying into the family […]
Leroy Intveld
87, Sioux Center
Farms impacted by Hurricane Helene
Many farms are cleaning up after Hurricane Helene’s damaging winds and rain. South Carolina Farm Bureau President Harry Ott tells Brownfield they had “Anywhere from twelve to fifteen inches of […]
Iowa National Guard helps rescue North Carolina hurricane victims
The Iowa National Guard used a Chinook helicopter to rescue 34 nursing home residents in the mountains of western North Carolina. The nursing home residents were stranded after all roads […]
Iowa historical fiction author delves into the state’s bootlegging history
A retired English teacher and author from southwest Iowa is releasing her third book, this time focused on Iowa’s underground moonshining industry during the days of prohibition a century ago. […]
Union says there’s growing wave of assaults on Iowa prison staff
The union that represents employees in Iowa prisons says it’s time for the governor to respond to “a disturbing trend.” AFSCME Council 61 president Todd Copley says union members report […]
Ohio Corn and Wheat lobbying for year-round E-15
Many ag groups still want to see Congress pass year-round E-15 legislation. Director of public policy at Ohio Corn and Wheat Luke Crumley says there’s still work to do. “When […]
Apple growers grapple with unsustainable labor costs
An apple grower says while this year’s harvest has been fantastic, the labor cost environment overshadows most optimism. Adam Brauer is the farm manager at Schwallier’s Country Basket in […]
