Farmers feeling the impact from high fertilizer prices
A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, “They aren’t dealing with it well. This is already […]
Nebraska lawmakers debate updates to state brand law
A bill currently being debated in the Nebraska legislature could update the state’s decades-old brand law. The bill, introduced by state senator Teresa Ibach, would lower the brand inspection fee […]
Midwest farmland market solid
A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market is solid despite uncertainties in the ag economy. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says he expects higher land prices […]
Recent moisture improves conditions for spring planting in southeast Nebraska
A southeast Nebraska farmer says recent moisture has brought a little optimism ahead of spring planting. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield winter snowfall and rain from last night’s thunderstorms have improved […]
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to ban lab-grown protein
Nebraska state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown protein. State senator Barry DeKay of Niobrara introduced the bill at the request of […]
USDA announces disaster assistance in six Illinois counties
The USDA has announced disaster assistance in six Illinois counties due to a severe weather outbreak on February 14th, 2025. Producers in Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski Counties […]
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Hawarden United Foundation
School meal funding emphasized during Senate’s whole milk hearing
A food service director says funding school meal programs is the best use of federal dollars. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing, Michigan’s Dan Gorman testified about federal school meal […]
Iowa libraries, museums feel the impact of federal budget cuts
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed all 70 members of its staff on administrative leave, and the leaders of Iowa organizations fear how it will affect […]
Governor Reynolds signs law to ban handling cell phones while driving
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the bill that will make it illegal to handle a smart phone while driving, starting July 1. “Thirty states across the country have passed hands-free […]