USDA increases 2025 beef, broiler guesses

The USDA has raised its outlook for 2025 beef and broiler production. Beef production is now pegged at 26.685 billion pounds, up 120 million from February on heavier dressed weights, […]

Soybean oil market struggling this week

An ag economist says it’s been a rough start to the week for the U.S. soybean oil market. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “China placed a 100% tariff on […]

Dykstra Earns GPAC Honor

After opening spring break with a no-hitter, Northwestern’s Drew Dykstra has been named the GPAC Pitcher-of-the-Week. The senior from Urbandale struck out eight in a 2-0 win over Cornerstone(MI) on […]

HPAI confirmed in Jay County duck facility

A commercial duck breeding facility in Jay County, Indiana, is the latest poultry operation to test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This is the 23rd positive case of HPAI since […]

Consumer concerns about tariffs

Anytime you turn on the news, the word “tariff” is likely to be used. But let’s consider how tariffs can impact consumers. University of Illinois assistant professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes says the […]

Iowa Senate approves sale of Wallace Building

The Iowa Senate has voted to move ahead with selling the 48-year-old Wallace State Office building that sits across from the State Capitol. The building has a series of issues […]