Mexico pulls back GM corn ban
Mexico is formally repealing its genetically engineered corn import ban. The U.S. Trade Representative says the action makes ineffective two sets of measures that the USTR successfully challenged in the […]
Regulators grant state license for Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote this morning was 4-1. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell told reporters […]
Water quality advocates challenge DNR decision on Northeast Iowa cattle lot
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has renewed a water use permit for large cattle feeding operation in northeast Iowa, and water quality advocates are pushing back. James Larew is […]
Understanding Nutrient Interactions
All the nutrients in the soil that are available for plant uptake interact with each other. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist for AgroLiquid shares why understanding how those […]
Governor’s bill on cell phone use in Iowa schools clears subcommittee
The governor’s proposal to ban students from using cell phones during class time has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate. School districts would have to adopt policies for cell […]
Bill in Iowa legislature proposes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacists are praising a bill under consideration in the Iowa House and Senate that would set new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs. Critics accuse PBMs of pocketing part […]
Efforts to address market volatility
Some members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association want the organization to work with the CME Group to reevaluate the daily price limit to ensure it accounts for fundamental market […]
An active pattern ahead to accompany colder air advancing into much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for lingering warmth from southern Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal […]
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Four Iowans at Trump’s ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ event
Four Iowa elected officials were at the White House yesterday as President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican […]
