Southwest Iowa planting pace has been rapid
A southwest Iowa farmer says some growers have already finished planting in his area. Ray Gaesser raises corn and soybeans in Adams County and says, “Some folks around here are […]
China less reliant on U.S. ag since last trade war
The president of Global AgriTrends says the escalating tariff dispute between the U.S. and China is going to hurt both countries. Brett Stuart tells Brownfield the countries’ economies are intertwined. […]
Tech Trash Transformed: The E-cycle Movement
With Earth Day being celebrated this week, communities across the nation are highlighting the importance of electronic recycling events as a powerful tool in combating e-waste and protecting the environment. […]
Iowa to see more storms, more rain
The National Weather Service says more April showers are on the way for parts of Iowa. Meteorologist Craig Cogil says the system that brought recent rains has stuck around and […]
Cuts to forecasting agencies could have troublesome impacts for producers
A state climatologist says cuts to the National Weather Service could disrupt critical forecasting services that farmers and ranchers depend on. Nebraska’s Deborah Bathke expressed concern that staff shortages may […]
GOP lawmaker says it’s time for Iowa Senate debate of pipeline-related bill
northwest Iowa lawmaker is urging his fellow Republicans to pressure GOP leaders to allow senate debate of a bill that addresses the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. Republican Senator Lynn […]
Iowa teens hear about real world consequences of drunk driving
It’s Prom season for Iowa high schoolers and the Iowa State Patrol is holding a series of educational talks at schools across the state, warning teens of the dangers they […]
Looking at the broader impact of tariffs
A livestock economist says the continued tariff conversations can have long-term impacts on all sectors of agriculture. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says it will largely depend on […]
Nebraska Senators, Farm Bureau push for tax cuts to be made permanent
The U.S. Senators from Nebraska want to see provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made permanent. Mark McHargue is the president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau and […]
Minnesota Cattlemen’s hopeful tariffs break down barriers for U.S. beef
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hopes tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will result in greater access for U.S. beef exports. Executive director Kaitlyn Root says there are trade barriers […]