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Diversifying ag production can improve farmer profitability
As America’s farmers and ranchers face tighter margins, an Ohio farmer says prioritizing diversification in crop production could help strengthen producer profitability. Fred Yoder says it is a win-win for […]
Casey’s CEO says weather has been more of a concern than possible recession
The Ankeny-based Casey’s Convenience store chain reported in-store and gas sales were up slightly, as was their net income in the third quarter. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says weather conditions […]
NFU: USDA funding freezes & cuts hurting farmers
Leadership of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says recent funding freezes and budget cuts at the USDA are hurting farmers. President Rob Larew says the moves have added to the […]
Iowa small business owners talk issues with policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Eight small business owners from Iowa have been in Washington, D.C. with their counterparts from 15 other states to talk with lawmakers and policymakers. Ashley Kuhns owns a non-profit child […]
Bill would require 80% of UI medical, dental students be Iowa residents
A bill passed by the Iowa House would require at least 80 percent of students accepted by the University of Iowa’s medical and dental schools be residents of Iowa. The […]
Northeast Iowa Deputies cleared of wrongdoing after man they arrested dies
The Iowa Attorney General says two Black Hawk and one Bremer County deputy acted appropriately following the death of a man they arrested. Deputies say Willie Earl Washington fled at […]
Using tariffs as a trade tool
A U.S. Senator from Ohio says he’s supportive of President Trump’s use of tariffs as leverage. Jon Husted says the ag industry relies on strong relationships with the country’s largest trading partners. […]
Storm system approaching Iowa may be stronger than last week’s blizzard
Forecasters say there’s a rising risk of severe weather across a wide portion of Iowa tomorrow afternoon and evening, along with a drastic downshift in temperatures that may bring snow […]
CONAB maintains big Brazil soybean, corn estimates
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to project large soybean and corn crops. CONAB now sees Brazil’s soybean crop at 167.37 million tons, up 13% from 2024, with yield and […]
