June red meat production 1% below a year ago
Commercial red meat production during June was 4.224 billion pounds. The USDA says that was down 1% on the year, with beef 2% lower at 2.087 billion pounds due to […]
Study looks at cover crop nitrogen credits
Research is underway to find out how much nitrogen credits can be gained from using cover crops. Chris Bandura with the University of Wisconsin Extension tells Brownfield the research being […]
MAHA on the mind
Some ag groups are cautiously optimistic about the next report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission. Krista Swanson, chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association, says the first […]
Iowa has only small areas of drought remaining
Today’s updated report shows Iowa is close to being drought free. The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows only about 4% of the state now has drought conditions. Most of Wappello […]
The importance of choosing the right succession plan
The founder of American Harvest Financial says having the right succession plan in place is essential to protecting the future of family farming operations. Heather Venenga says it’s important to understand […]
Trade barriers for specialty crop growers
The executive director of the Minor Use Foundation says a lack of standardized trade regulations around the world is creating challenges for specialty crop exports. Anna Gore says the patchwork […]
Grain Belt Express loan funding guarantee pulled
The U.S. Department of Energy says it has terminated a $4.9 billion loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express. The DOE says the conditions necessary to issue the loan guarantee […]
Kansas farmer balances cattle and commodity markets
A north central Kansas farmer says a strong cattle market is helping offset lower corn and soybean prices. Mike Musselman says he sold calves earlier than normal this year. “It […]
NCC to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) will hold its Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center (LLRC), located on the […]
ISU ends program to make artwork more accessible, affordable
Iowa State University’s long-running art rental program is ending after five decades. It allowed hundreds of students, faculty, staff and even local Ames residents to rent artwork from the university’s […]
