Dairy sees improvements using high oleic soybeans
A Wisconsin dairy farmer was so impressed by an experiment with high-oleic soybeans that he’s planting his own this year. Evan Schrauth runs Cloven View Holsteins in Fond du Lac […]
Going with Enlist
With more than 65% of U.S. soybean acres planted to Enlist E3 soybeans, farmers across the country have found great success with the Enlist weed control system from Corteva Agriscience. […]
Grain markets respond higher to tariff news
The U.S. soybean and corn markets responded higher as the U.S. and China agreed on temporary reductions in tariffs for the next 90 days. “This agreement brings U.S. tariffs down […]
Potential return of RFSI funding
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the USDA’s currently frozen Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program may be returning. “In communications with USDA, we are being […]
Illinois Congressman says farm bill needs to stay the farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider its portion of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes elements of the farm bill, Tuesday evening. Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL) says this […]
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand kicks off 2026 campaign for governor
State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat in statewide elected office, is running for governor in 2026. Sand, an attorney and former prosecutor in the Iowa attorney general’s office, has […]
Time to float the boat? Iowans need to keep safety as first mate
With the forecast calling for highs climbing into the 80s this week, the warmer weather is inspiring many Iowa boaters to hit the state’s lakes and rivers. Iowa Department of […]
Iowa Senate removes private colleges from D.E.I. ban
Republicans in the Iowa Senate have approved a House bill that bars D.E.I. initiatives at all levels of Iowa government, but senators scaled back some parts of the legislation. The […]
Pipeline bill dilemma a stumbling block to ending ’25 Iowa legislature
It’s not yet clear that the 2025 Iowa legislature will be able to finish work on the state budget this week and adjourn for the year. Twelve Republicans have said […]
