NCGA project aims to clear up carbon markets
The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of sustainable production and value chain engagement says the goal of a new partnership with Ag Data Transparent is to clarify carbon markets […]
‘Evolving’ forecast says destructive derecho is possible in Iowa tonight
Tornadoes can be extremely deadly and destructive, but few weather words strike fear into the hearts of Iowans like derecho, and Iowa forecasters say conditions are developing to make one […]
Evolving forecast says destructive derecho is possible in Iowa tonight
Tornadoes can be extremely deadly and destructive, but few weather words strike fear into the hearts of Iowans like derecho, and Iowa forecasters say conditions are developing to make one […]
Corn farmers outline next MAHA report concerns
The vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says the organization and its members are concerned the upcoming MAHA report could limit access to crop protection […]
Strong cattle prices continue to benefit producers
A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man […]
Hindsight helps explain current state of farmland market
An ag real estate specialist suggests a lot of land changed hands during the runup in values between 2020 and 2024. And Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says that […]
Cost of Prop 12 a focus for National Pork Producers Council
The National Pork Producers Council is stressing the economic impact of Proposition 12 as lawmakers consider a congressional solution to California’s livestock confinement law. NPPC economist Holly Cook, who testified […]
One year anniversary approaching for Iowa abortion law
Tuesday will mark one year since Iowa’s fetal heartbeat abortion law went into effect. The law bans abortion when cardiac activity is detected, which could be as early as six […]
Storms capable of derechos moving into Upper Midwest
Several states could be impacted by a storm approaching the Upper Midwest capable of producing damaging winds. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says the National Weather Service has heightened risk […]
Edwin De Jong
59, of Orange City
