Governor Kim Reynolds will not seek reelection in 2026
Governor Kim Reynolds will not seek reelection. She made the announcement late this (Friday) morning in a social media post. During a news conference in February, Reynolds said she was […]
Iowa’s drought conditions show some improvement
The latest Drought Monitor report shows improvement in most areas of the state thanks to above-normal precipitation in March. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says western, central and northwest Iowa […]
Kansas farmer says planting progress is off to a great start
A Central Kansas farmer says corn planting is in great shape in his area. Rick Schlender raises corn, soybeans and wheat about an hour northwest of Wichita. “Dryland corn in […]
Planting expected to pick up next week in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says corn and soybean planting has started in his area. Kevin Ross farms near Minden and says he’s hearing some growers got an early start to […]
Ohio pork producer: Prop 12 fix needs to be in the next farm bill
A north central Ohio pork producer says a federal fix for Proposition 12 needs to be included in the next farm bill. Pat Hord says the law creates additional challenges […]
Farmer not in a rush to start planting
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s hesitant to get planting equipment in the field. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County and says, “I’m not too excited. I […]
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Rep. Hinson backs Trump’s trade dispute with China
Some lawmakers say President Trump’s tariff dispute with China will be good for ag producers in the long run. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports the president’s recent trade […]
Iowa sheriff welcomes new hands-free cell phone law for drivers
Law enforcement officers across Iowa are preparing for the new law that’ll take effect this summer, forbidding drivers from touching their cell phones while behind the wheel. Hamilton County Sheriff […]
Five plus years of dryness and climatologist says not much relief on the way
A climatologist says there’s not much relief in the forecast for ag producers who have been facing multiple years of drought conditions. Brian Fuchs is with the National Drought Mitigation […]
