U.S. and China trade: actions louder than words
President Trump has signed an executive order to extend China’s tariff deadline by 90 days and the president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic the two countries will continue […]
Cotton crop estimate down on month, rice up
The USDA slashed its 2025 U.S. cotton production guess while raising the outlook for rice. Cotton is now seen at a total of 13.214 million bales, including 12.85 million bales […]
Iowa’s success story with wind energy may be in its final chapter
Renewable energy programs in Iowa face critical challenges as the Trump administration has significantly shortened the timeline for wind and solar energy tax credits. Also, the U.S. Treasury may soon […]
State Rep. Turek, a Council Bluffs Democrat, launches U.S. Senate campaign
Five Democrats are now running for the U.S. Senate seat Republican Joni Ernst holds. Josh Turek, a state representative from Council Bluffs, describes himself as a moderate Democrat who’s battle […]
Iowa DOT: Old Lansing bridge over Mississippi to close in October
There’s now a timeline for the closing of the old Mississippi River bridge from Lansing to Wisconsin, and the opening of the new bridge. DOT Highway Division Administrator Tony Gustafson […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday with cheese higher, butter lower
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as cheese keeps rising and butter keeps falling. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5850. No sales were recorded. […]
United effort in the fight against New Word screwworm
A Texas cattle producer says it’s crucial for livestock and wildlife groups to work together to protect the state’s agriculture industry from New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel is co-owner and […]
Red meat, poultry production mostly down on month
The USDA’s protein production projections were mostly below a month ago. 2025 U.S. beef production is now estimated at 25.926 billion pounds, 262 million less than in August on lower […]
USDA sees record corn crop in 2025
The USDA is projecting the largest U.S. corn crop on record. Based on data as of August 1st, this year’s corn production is estimated at 16.742 billion bushels, 13% larger […]
Eight-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle in Atlantic
The child who was hit by an SUV last night in southwest Iowa has died. The Iowa State Patrol says the unidentified eight-year old was struck by a Chevy Suburban […]
