Trade deal frameworks point to additional market access but uncertainty remains
An ag economist says he’s uncertain how a series of new trade agreements in principle will impact the ag economy. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the news that Japan, Philippines […]
More details about U.S. – Indonesia trade framework
The White House has released more details about the U.S.- Indonesia trade deal and what it means for agriculture. Indonesia has agreed to purchase $4.5 billion worth of U.S. ag […]
Thousands on RAGBRAI trying to beat the heat today
Thousands of cyclists on the Register’s Annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa left Forest City very early this morning to hopefully complete the 70 mile trek to the next host city […]
Farmers voicing concerns about trade and tariff actions
Farmers from across the country are voicing their concerns about the long-term impacts of tariffs. In this episode of Managing for Profit, farmers from several ag groups express the urgency […]
Woodbury County gives initial okay to rezoning for nuke plant
Several northwest Iowans are voicing opposition to a proposal that could draw nuclear energy to the area. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors held its first of three public hearings […]
As heat index climbs, Iowa parents are reminded to “Stop. Look. Lock.”
An 18-month-old died after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in West Des Moines earlier this month, marking the eighth such hot car child death in the state since 1998. […]
Grassley says newly-released info shows FBI botched probe of Clinton’s emails
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the FBI cut corners in its investigation of Hillary Clinton’s handling of classified information when she was Secretary of State. The Trump Administration recently fulfilled […]