New group helps farmers with renewable energy development
A new organization has been formed to help farmers and ranchers with existing or future solar and wind energy projects. Jeff Risley is the Executive Director for the Renewable Energy […]
Corn conditions favorable in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says corn conditions have been favorable despite some warmer temperatures during pollination. Lisa Kubik of Traer tells Brownfield, “We’re just able to get out there and […]
Iowa farmer prioritizes soil health, regenerative ag practices
A south-central Iowa corn and soybean farmer says regenerative ag practices have helped him keep his soil on his farm. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says reducing soil erosion is one […]
Cattle business very strong, Iowa farmer says
An eastern Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lisa Kubik of Traer says the cattle markets have been very strong in 2025. […]
Army worm and potato leaf hopper pressure in alfalfa
A forage specialist encourages alfalfa growers to be on the lookout for a couple of pests. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says reports of army worm are coming in on social […]
Ag groups calling on Congress to fully fund Conservation Technical Assistance
The ag policy manager for the National Wildlife Federation says proposed budget cuts in the 2026 appropriations package could impact how farmers adopt conservation practices in the future. Ben Knuth […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.98 and 1/2, down 3/4 centAug. soybeans closed at $10.05 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $272.00, down $1.80Aug. soybean oil […]
Groups want agriculture represented in MAHA conversations
Many in the agriculture industry are bracing for the policy recommendations in the upcoming report from the Make America Healthy Again commission. The commission’s first report, on child nutrition, which […]
Beverly “Bev” Heemstra
73, of Spirit Lake
Profit taking pressures soybeans, wheat
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Contracts were up early, following bean oil on biofuel demand expectations, but near-term development conditions look favorable in many areas, pulling […]
