Iowa traffic deaths remain well below average
Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways are down 32 compared to this day (9/11) last year. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission during their meeting this week they are […]
Speaker says investigate Iowa teachers’ post praising Kirk’s assassination
House Speaker Pat Grassley says a few Iowa educators have allegedly made online comments “praising the assassination” of prominent conservative Charlie Kirk and he expects each district to investigate the […]
Speaker says investigate teachers’ posts praising Kirk’s assassination
House Speaker Pat Grassley says a few Iowa educators have allegedly made online comments “praising the assassination” of prominent conservative Charlie Kirk and, in a post on Facebook, Grassley said […]
States like Iowa seeing nitrogen loss from frequent summer rains
An abnormally wet summer in parts of the Corn Belt likely resulted in some nitrogen loss. Ty Stender with Corteva Agriscience says northern Iowa was one area that saw heavy […]
California a step away from legalizing E15 sales
California could soon legalize sales of E15. American Coalition for Ethanol senior vice president Ron Lamberty says state lawmakers recently passed a bill allowing for sales of fuel blended with […]
ADM regenerative ag program demonstrating conservation at scale
The director of climate-smart ag origination with ADM says over 5 million acres of cropland were enrolled in the company’s regenerative agriculture program last year. Paul Scheetz says it’s […]
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CCA encourages smart planning & timely harvest to maximize profits
A certified crop advisor says strategizing logistics ahead of harvest is critical for farmers facing tight margins. Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture tells Brownfield combines need to be ready. “Crop quality […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 and 1/2, up 8 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $286.10, up $2.60Oct. soybean oil 51.08, up 61 pointsDec. […]
Targeted herbicide application tools, ROI varies
Farmers and custom applicators are learning more about new weed management technologies, and how they can fit into the farm’s operations. Josh Kamps with the University of Wisconsin Weed Team […]