A typical, early-Spring weather pattern covers most of the Nation
Across the Corn Belt, wet snow is blanketing portions of the upper Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, cool, dry weather covers the remainder of the Midwest. Monday morning’s minimum temperatures fell […]
Protecting risk management tools crucial for pork producers
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says protecting access to risk protection programs is a priority for the nation’s hog producers. Duane Stateler, a multi-generational farmer from Ohio, […]
Enlist Corn: A Winning Package
Growers have experienced the advantages of Enlist E3 soybeans, and now they can expand those benefits in their corn acres with Enlist corn. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon says […]
Cattle prices continue to push higher
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says sale barns throughout the state continue to see record-high prices for cattle. Tony Hancock says as pastures are greening […]
A milder to warmer, wettter pattern ahead for most of the Heartland as April approaches
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the Pacific Coast States and across the nation’s northern tier, while warmer-than-normal weather […]
Program aims to help five Iowa towns boost curb appeal
Five Iowa communities are being picked to take part in what’s known as the First Impressions program, which is designed to strengthen tourism, attract new residents and cultivate a community’s […]
How GLP-1s can impact protein consumption
Research shows that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (or GLP-1s – think Ozempic or similar medications) are changing how consumers shop for groceries. Glynn Tonsor with Kansas State University says that’s […]
Iowans are reminded to prepare for twisters, lightning and other severe weather
Some Iowans don’t need the reminder, since we had powerful thunderstorms and a massive blizzard just last week, but today marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Page County […]
Iowa-based World Food Prize hosting D.C. dialogue about hunger
The Iowa-based World Food Prize Foundation is hosting an event in Washington, D.C. tomorrow (Tuesday) to focus on ideas for feeding the world’s expanding population. Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, […]