Governor headlines 2025 Iowa Rally for Life
Governor Kim Reynolds says the 2024 election was a political “lesson” on how voters view the abortion issue. “Abortion extremism was just resoundingly defeated in the presidential race and in […]
It’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp and remembering the millions of victims who died during the Holocaust. David […]
Live cattle, hog futures start the week mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $.90 higher at $205.67 and April live […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 27, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.82, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.45, down 10 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $300.80, down $4.10Mar. soybean oil closed at […]
3 issues to monitor for pork producers in 2025
Pictured: Dr. Brett Kaysen with the National Pork Board at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The senior vice president of producer and state engagement for the […]
NPB prioritizing international market development
Pictured: Courtney Knupp with the National Pork Board at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag trade specialist with the National Pork Board says international market […]
Some question language changes in Iowa science standards for schools
Some educators and parents are pushing back on proposed changes to Iowa’s K-12 science standards that changes the phrases “biological evolution” and “climate change” to “biological change over time” and […]
Conservation isn’t one size fits all
Using the 4Rs of nutrient management. The technical assistance specialist with the Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance says there is no one size fits all when it comes to conservation. Hans […]
Awards will honor Iowans who’ve saved lives, brought positive changes
The deadline is later this week for Iowans to nominate someone for the American Red Cross’ Heroes of the Heartland Awards. Emily Holley, the agency’s regional communications manager, says the […]
Storm Lake man shot and killed in standoff
The Iowa DCI says a man who barricaded himself in his Storm Lake home after fleeing a traffic stop was shot and killed this morning in an exchange of gunfire […]
