Strong corn demand expected to continue for Mexico, despite potential new tariffs
A grains and oilseeds economist says he expects demand for corn to remain strong in Mexico, even amid potential new tariffs from the Trump administration. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank tells […]
Shout-out to the shortest month
Commentary. Dear Winter: Don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out! Love, Cyndi As we bid farewell to February, I find myself aching for the warmth and […]
UNI’s Safley honored by Missouri Valley Conference
UNI pole vaulter Brendan Safley has been named the Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. This is […]
UNI’s Safely honored by Missouri Valley Conference
UNI pole vaulter Brendan Safley has been named the Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. This is […]
$5 old crop corn sparks farmer selling
An ag economist says there’s been some back-and-forth movement in the commodity markets this week. “We’re down $.20 if we did a Monday-to-Monday trade,” said Ben Brown with the University […]
Iowa announces ticket information for Indiana Fever exhibiton
The University of Iowa announced ticket information for the Indiana Fever’s exhibition contest against the Brazilian National Team on May 4, 2025, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Tickets will be limited to […]
Brevant seeds highlights importance of FFA, ag education
A retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds says FFA is helping shape the next generation of ag leaders. Caleb Quinlan says FFA gives students a chance to gain industry experience […]
Ag land values see downward pressure
Farmland prices have been softening in the Midwest, and an ag economist says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet […]
Report: Iowa will see 21,200 new cancer cases this year
The new Cancer in Iowa Report aims to raise awareness about how the state needs to immediately start planning for the future to care for the quickly-rising number of cancer […]
CoBank projecting large increase in U.S. corn acreage
A recent survey shows U.S. farmers are projected to increase the amount of corn acreage planted this spring. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield there are several […]
