Iowa fisheries biologist sees success in West Okoboji paddlefish stocking
The Iowa DNR stocked 2,000 paddlefish in West Lake Okoboji one year ago in an effort to bring them back to what had been a native habitat. Fisheries biologist Andrew […]
FBI wants potential Iowa victims of gymnastics coach to contact them
The FBI is seeking information from potential victims of former gymnastics coach who spent time in West Des Moines. The FBI says if you or your minor child was victimized […]
Cattle, hog futures mixed Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, watching the direct markets and waiting for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. Ahead of that report, placement of cattle […]
Northwest Iowa Airports Receive Infrastructure Boost
FY2026 Aviation Funds Land in Northwest Iowa
July milk production up more than 3%
The trend of higher U.S. milk production continued in July. USDA says nationally, production was up 3.4% and production in the 24 major producing states was up 3.5%. Along with […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 21, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.87 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.34 and 1/2, up 19 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $296.80, up $4.80Sep. […]
Navigators can guide farm families through transitions
A land transfer navigator says free services are available to help guide families through tough conversations about a farm’s future. Becky Huttenga tells Brownfield setting goals as a family to ensure […]
Soybeans up on short covering, soybean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching a major crop tour, which has had very big yield estimates in some areas. However, weather will need […]
Survey asks: Should Iowa Democrats’ 2028 Caucuses go first?
The Iowa Democratic Party is conducting a survey to gauge whether Iowa Democrats favor hosting Caucuses at the start of the 2028 presidential campaign — no matter what. At President […]
July red meat production 4% below last year
Commercial red meat production during July fell 4% on the year to 4.357 billion pounds. The USDA says both beef and pork production saw 4% year-to-year declines because of slower […]