Producers see slight bump in turkey hatchings, but 2025 output still trails 2024
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers during August were up on the month, but down on the year. The numbers generally fall in line with expectations for lower production in 2025 than […]
USDA cuts 2025 red meat outlook while poultry, egg production climb on stronger demand
The USDA’s 2025 red meat production numbers were down from August, while poultry guesses were up. Beef is estimated at 25.826 billion pounds, down 100 million on the month due […]
USDA sees larger 2025 sorghum crop with bigger yields and plantings
The USDA has hiked its 2025 sorghum production guess. The crop is now estimated at 402.235 million bushels, 10.74 million more than in August on upward revisions for yield and […]
Board of Education rules in test of new Iowa law on school curriculum
The State Board of Education ruled against the appeal today of a Dallas Center Grimes parent in a test of the new law banning critical race theory and social justice […]
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Report: Iowa could have 100% carbon-free power by 2045
Iowa’s electricity needs are expected to rise by 30 to 60 percent in the next 20 years, and a new report finds the state might be able to meet the […]
Rock Valley Man Killed in South Dakota Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, September 11th, left one person dead. A 62-year-old man from Rock Valley, Iowa, was driving a 1994 Peterbilt Conventional Semi on 288th Street near […]
Iowa farmer says diversification is key in tough ag economy
An Iowa farmer says being diversified is helping during the downturn in the ag economy. Logan Lyon farms in the southeast part of the state. “Here outside of Bluegrass we […]
Cotton, rice production up in latest USDA report — but below 2024 numbers
The USDA’s cotton and rice production guesses are up on the month, while remaining below a year ago. Upland cotton was a little bit larger than the August report at […]
Local Farmers, Institutions Could Benefit from Revived USDA Food Program
A Minnesota specialty crop producer is urging Congress to reauthorize USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Dan Zimmerli, a vegetable grower from Waseca County, says the previous administration launched the […]