USB director has mixed views on trade approach
A United Soybean Board director has mixed views on the current administration’s approach to trade. April Hemmes, who farms in northern Iowa, says farmers are used to uncertainty. “We’re always […]
Strong winds limit spraying opportunities
A farmer in south-central Iowa says it’s been a challenge to get post-emergence herbicides applied. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says the wind has been problematic. “It was blowing so hard […]
Ernst touts MAMBA Act, seeks opportunities for first-time farmers
Legislation in the U.S. Senate aims to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers. Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa says the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds, orMAMBA, […]
Profit margins vary for pork producers
An ag economist says pork producers have seen varying levels of profitability in 2025. Lee Schulz is with Ever.Ag. “With a range of about a $3 per head loss that […]
EPA says Western Lake Erie Basin grants will build capacity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced nearly $4 million will support farmer water quality efforts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Great Lakes Program Office Director Teresa Seidel tells […]
Crops behind usual pace in Nebraska even with heat wave, rain
Some farmers in Nebraska say crop development remains behind schedule despite a recent wave of extreme heat and rainfall. Ryan Hanousek of Cairo tells Brownfield his corn crop could benefit […]
NFU: Farmers need new farm bill
The vice president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says Midwestern farmers need a new farm bill. South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley has spent the past several days visiting with […]
Friends, family mark 30th year since Iowa TV anchor Jodie Huisentruit disappeared
A gathering will take place in front of the Mason City TV station where Jodi Huisentruit worked when she disappeared 30 years ago today. Former Minneapolis crime reporter Caroline Lowe […]
Ag Secretary says One Big Beauitful Bill Act contains big wins for agriculture
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a game changer for America’s farmers and ranchers. “From the 2 million family farms that no longer will […]
Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association is a sort of ‘farm system’ for pros
It’s rodeo season in Iowa and Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association president Rich Baker says the sport is growing in popularity. “It kind of keeps the rural way of life going,” […]
