Iowa Senator Ernst says USAID shutdown the right move
Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the “DOGE” Caucus in the U-S Senate, says she was “stonewalled” and “threatened by” USAID staff when she asked questions about how humanitarian aid was […]
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Planting already? Wisconsin farmer puts a few soybeans in the ground
A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something […]
Bill directs Iowa schools to refer to Denali, Gulf of America in classroom materials
Republicans on a House subcommittee have approved a bill to require any handouts in Iowa classrooms adhere to President Trump’s executive order renaming two landmarks. In January, Trump renamed Mount […]
Governor, Senate GOP propose 2% hike in state per pupil spending
Republicans in the Iowa Senate are proposing a 2% increase in state per pupil funding for pubic schools, the same level Governor Reynolds proposed last month. Under the plan, the […]
Farmers for Free Trade says tariffs will hurt
The president of Farmers for Free Trade says a thirty day pause on proposed 25% tariffs against Mexico is good news. Bob Hemesath, who farms in northeast Iowa, tells Brownfield […]
Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture creates new partnership with Acres
Purdue University’s Center for Commerical Agriculture has partnered with Acres.com to improve farmland market insights. Chad Fiechter an assistant ag economics professor says the center was looking for a more frequent land […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 3, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.88 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.58 and 1/4, up 16 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $303.70, up $2.60Mar. […]
Southeast Iowa teacher wins ag educator award
An Iowa teacher is being recognized for teaching her students about agriculture. Kerri Bell, a second-grade teacher at Mid-Prairie Elementary School in Kalona, recently received the Iowa Excellence in Teaching […]
State legislation supporting crop management tools introduced
The communications lead for Bayer Crop Science says several state legislatures are considering proposals in support of critical crop management tools for farmers. Jess Christiansen says bills introduced by the […]
