House approves Governor’s maternal, paternal leave plan for state workers
The Iowa House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make state employees with a new child eligible for paid parental leave. “Maternity and paternity for state employees who currently […]
Short planting windows likely for some
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says many farmers will have short planting windows this spring. Eric Snodgrass says forecasts are calling for an active weather pattern in […]
Seed supply concerns in Upper Midwest
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for some farmers this spring. Flooding early last spring devastated parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa and Casey Staloch with Albert Lea Seed […]
North-central Iowa man charged with neglect, 11 animals removed
Webster City police searched a home Thursday to investigate allegations of animal neglect. During the search, authorities rescued 11 animals from the property. The living conditions within the residence were […]
IALF welcomes new CEO
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) has announced new leadership. Dr. Amanda Martin has been appointed as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective April 14, 2025. She most recently […]
Benson Hill files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A St. Louis, Missouri based seed innovation company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Benson Hill’s board of directors chairman Dan Jacobi says the move is the result of current industry […]
Perry company that builds research chambers wins top SBA award
The leaders of a central Iowa company that makes chambers for laboratory research are being named Iowa’s Small Business Persons of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Joni […]
Book festival in central Iowa gathers writers and readers
Book lovers from across the state and best-selling authors from around the world will gather in central Iowa this weekend for the annual Des Moines Book Festival. Organizer Jan Danielson […]
Iowa House approves bills on human trafficking, human smuggling
The Iowa House has passed a bill supporters say could make it easier to prosecute human traffickers and another that would make human smuggling a state crime. Legislators cited a […]
