Agritourism an opportunity for farm diversification
Agritourism could boost the bottom line of farms struggling with depressed commodity prices. University of Minnesota Extension educator DeeDee LeMier specializes in community economics and says farming has always been […]
Governor Reynolds’ Statement on 2025 Legislative Session
DES MOINES – Today (May 15th), Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: “I’m proud of the work we did this […]
Soybeans drop on soybean oil, planting weather
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans followed bean oil, which was down sharply on RVO concerns and the drop in crude oil. That drop in crude […]
ISA outlines importance of meeting with trading partners
A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says he’s optimistic about the future of soy exports. At-large director Brent Renner says demand for U.S. soy is increasing in many countries. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 15, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 1/4, down 26 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.40, up $4.50Jul. soybean oil […]
Iowa adds to basketball staff
Iowa native Logan Ogden has been named the director of men’s basketball athletic performance for the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Thursday by head coach Ben […]
Wheat tour predicts 14 percent bump in yield from 2024
The year’s hard red winter wheat tour is projecting the largest crop since 2021 in the US’s largest wheat producing state. Scouts on the three-day tour estimated the Kansas wheat […]
Iowa Senate’s carbon pipeline bill “frustrating,” IRFA’s Shaw says
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the carbon pipeline bill recently passed by the Iowa Senate could have severe impacts on the future of ethanol. Monte […]
USDA to restore climate-focused webpages amid lawsuit
The USDA is expected to bring back climate-focused webpages after some farm and environmental groups recently filed a lawsuit. Rebecca Riley, managing director of food and agriculture with the Natural […]
EPA submits RVO proposal to White House OMB
The US Environmental Protection Agency has submitted its proposed renewable volume obligations to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. Paul Winters is the Director of Public […]
