New trade war begins
Ag trade consultant Sharon Bomer Lauritsen says another trade war has begun. “Much broader, actually, than what we saw in 2017 or 2018 and it may not stop here.” On […]
Minnesota Turkey Growers pleased with USDA avian flu plan
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association is pleased with USDA’s plan to address highly pathogenic avian influenza. Executive director Ashley Kohls says many of the items listed in the department’s five-point […]
New tariffs concern for pork producers
A livestock association leader says the new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico imposed Tuesday by President Trump have buyers and sellers concerned. National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer […]
Tariffs already impacting ethanol exports
An ag economist with the University of Missouri says tariff talk has already affected ethanol exports. Ben Brown says Canada is the largest buyer of U.S.-produced ethanol. “We did see […]
2024-25 Girls Basketball Siouxland All-Conference Teams
All-Conference Teams1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE*Aubrey Metzger – Sr – Central Lyon*Maryn Franken – So – Sioux CenterDanika Hoogendoorn – Jr – Central LyonMargo Schuiteman – Sr – Sioux CenterHudsyn Ranschau – […]
Grassley anticipates Congressional help for farmers in tariff crosshairs
President Trump is telling U.S. farmers to get ready to start making a lot of agricultural products to be sold inside the United States as tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and […]
Corn growers react to Trump’s tariffs at Commodity Classic
Corn growers are concerned about President Trump’s tariffs. On Tuesday, a 25% tariff took effect on most imports from Canada and Mexico, while tariffs on goods from China increase to […]
Are there enough domestic market opportunities for U.S. wheat?
An Oregon wheat farmer remains concerned about exports in 2025. Former president of the National Association of Wheat Growers Brent Cheyne says there aren’t enough markets domestically to support the […]
Roasting Michigan Soybeans
In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet the CEO of Quality Roasting, which is expanding facilities in Michigan. Erin Davis shares more about their company and how the demand for […]
This winter near the top of Iowa record book for lack of snow
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says this winter is going to end up being in the top five in the weather record book for a lack of snow. “We had about […]
