Farm income, costs up in May
Farmers made and paid more in May than in April. The USDA’s index of prices received for May rose 1.7% on gains in cattle, hogs, milk, and oranges against losses […]
Food banks struggling to fill gaps
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity across the Midwest. Emily Bryant says food banks nationwide, like […]
House Speaker Grassley to seek reelection, won’t run for governor
Speaker Pat Grassley has announced he will run for an 11th term in the Iowa House. Grassley, who’s been House Speaker for the past five years, was among several Republicans […]
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Grape colaspis impacting some crops
An extension field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers are dealing with grape colaspis. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Nick Seiter told growers it’s […]
Ernst pleased with EPA’s RVO proposal
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration is following through on its commitment to biofuels. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the U.S. EPA’s proposed increase in Renewable Volume […]
Iowa House Democratic Leader says his party needs to hold Caucuses first in 2028
A top Democrat in the legislature is calling on his party to hold its Iowa Caucuses in 2028 before any other state holds a presidential primary. House Minority Leader Brian […]
Record travel numbers expected in Iowa over July 4th weekend
Travel during the upcoming 4th of July holiday is expected to set new records both in Iowa and nationwide. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is projecting more […]
Spring rainfall could contribute to nutrient loss in corn
An Illinois-based agronomist says persistent rainfall this spring could contribute to nutrient loss in corn. Randy Simonson, with Helena Agri-Enterprises, says some farmers are starting to see the impacts. “I’ve […]
Dairy labor situation improving in some ways
The vice president of marketing for Associated Milk Producers Incorporated (AMPI) says access to skilled labor remains a challenge. Sarah Schmidt says the dairy industry is unique to agriculture because […]
