RAGBRAI Route Inspection Takes Flight
RAGBRAI officials have begun inspecting this year’s route. RAGBRAI Chairman Matt Phippen says a group of riders inspected the first leg of the route from Orange City to Milford on […]
New law helps protect Ohio farmland and advance clean energy
A new law allowing abandoned land to be used for clean energy development could help protect the state’s farmland. Luke Crumley, the director of public policy and nutrient management for […]
Active weather patterns bring swift changes in conditions
Michigan’s climatologist says the state could be the dividing line in the Midwest between wet and dry conditions at the beginning of June. Jeff Andresen says the current warmup should […]
Iowa’s Governor signs two election-related bills into law
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that gives Iowa’s secretary of state clear authority to work with federal agencies and hire a private firm to check for […]
Pest pressure building under wet weather conditions
A sales agronomist for AgriGold Hybrids says unseasonably cool and wet weather conditions has created the right environment for early season pest pressure. Ohio-based Scott Bugg says slug damage typically occurs […]
Survey: Tariffs are slowing the manufacturing economies in Iowa, Midwest
The monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwest states finds the economy is still weakening at the state and regional levels. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss […]
Southern Minnesota farmland market “stable”
A certified appraiser calls the southern Minnesota farmland market mostly stable. Ted Brenny with Compeer Financial says values are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Markets have been more […]
Report assesses four-year degree option at Iowa community colleges
A report from the Iowa’s community college presidents suggests their institutions could address gaps in training Iowa’s workforce by offering four year degrees, but the group warns there could be […]
Missouri Legislators Pass Water Export Protections
Missouri legislators passed a measure that limits the export of Missouri water. The legislation is not an outright ban on water exports, which is unconstitutional. Instead, it establishes a strict […]
Jo Ann Weber & Mike Hofman
Getting Ready for RAGBRAI
