Ohio Farm Bureau expands health coverage options for rural families
Improving healthcare access for rural farm families remains a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau. Trevor Kirkpatrick, director of health services, says the organization’s health plans are designed to meet the […]
IATP cites concerns over USDA staffing, reorganization
An ag policy specialist says he’s concerned about staff shortages within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ben Lilliston, director of rural strategies and climate change with the Institute for Agriculture […]
New effort in Council Bluffs tries hands-on approach to help the homeless
Activists in Council Bluffs are taking to the streets to help people who are homeless through a new program called “A Path Forward.” Chasity Kephart is a first responder community […]
Southern Illinois farmer confident in cattle feed options despite drought
A southern Illinois farmer says he’s not concerned about hay reserves despite a severe late summer drought. Granvil Travis, who raises cattle and row crops in Massac County, says he’s […]
Soy-based firefighting foam replacing PFAS chemicals in Ohio
A past chair of the United Soybean Board says increasing access to soy-based firefighting foam could create another opportunity to expand demand. Steve Reinhard says the Ohio Soybean Council is […]
Iowa Great Lakes watershed management sees some success
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission is continuing a program with the state Ag Department that works to improve the watershed runoff into the Iowa Great Lakes. The DNR’s Ginger Murphy […]
Naig: India’s growing protein “gap” could boost U.S. soy, grain exports
Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture is increasingly bullish on export opportunities with India. Mike Naig says this month’s trade mission marked the second time he’s visited the country during the past […]
La Niña’s Return: What a warm North Pacific could mean for this winter
The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says it’s looking like another year with La Niña conditions in the Pacific. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “This will be our fourth […]
Iowa Bicycle Coalition leader wants regulations for fake electric bikes
The executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition says there needs to be more regulation on one of the hottest new type of bikes rolling around Iowa. Luke Hoffman says […]
Dordt Tops Iowa Christian College Rankings, Ranks 22nd Nationally
Dordt University has been named the #1 Christian college in Iowa and #22 in the nation, according to Niche’s 2026 rankings. The rankings, which are updated throughout the year, reflect […]