Farmland market softening, economist says
An ag economist says U.S. farmland prices are slowly decreasing. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University and says, “They are holding steady at a low level. This is the sixth […]
Rep. Hinson concerned with rising HPAI cases in Iowa
Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was found in a commercial turkey flock […]
Feral swine bill passes state legislature in Ohio
The Ohio Senate has passed the Feral Swine bill is a unanimous and bipartisan vote this week. The bill aims to protect Ohio agriculture by eradicating the feral hog population, which […]
Early numbers show western Iowa lagging behind in deer harvest
The DNR reports the number of deer taken in the early archery and other seasons was down about five percent leading into the first gun season. The DNR’s Pete Hildreth […]
Purdue program improves safety in U.S. egg production
The creator of the Shell Egg Academy would like to grow the quality and sustainability program. Purdue University associate professor Darrin Karcher says it’s currently offered twice a year. “Our target […]
City sells land for multi-family housing development
The City Council approved the sale of about 2.5 acres of land in northeastern Sioux Center to a local developer planning to build two 32-unit apartment buildings along the new […]
AFBF pushes back IFB expulsion
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) won’t terminate Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) membership on December 20th as originally planned. AFBF’s Board of Directors have approved an amended resolution that would […]
Take advantage of risk management protection in 2025
An insurance agent says livestock producers should have a risk management plan in 2025. Shane Holtorf says Livestock Risk Protection helps producers protect their income. “Sitting here at all time high prices […]
Bowl-bound Iowans need to pack patience given the travel forecast
Christmas Eve is a dozen days away and tens of thousands of Iowans are planning to drive or fly to see family and friends for the holiday. Brian Ortner, at […]
HPAI detected in Wisconsin turkey flock
Wisconsin has a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a poultry flock. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle says the affected turkey farm is in Barron County. She says, “DATCP […]
