Michigan ag director warns state budget cuts threaten disease control, food safety
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the state’s House-passed budget would significantly limit disease mitigation and food safety efforts. Tim Boring tells Brownfield eliminating more than […]
Taiwan signs agreement to purchase Ohio-grown ag products
A group of corn and soybean buyers from Taiwan recently signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase more than one billion dollars worth of Ohio-grown agricultural products by 2029. Brian […]
Iowa HHS director Kelly Garcia resigns
Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that Iowa Department of Health and Human Services director Kelly Garcia has resigned and will leave the agency next month. Garcia started with the state […]
Tips so Iowans with kids can spot secret vaping hoodies
Iowa parents are being warned about how stealthy vaping products are becoming, and that they’ll need to be even more vigilant to prevent their kids from getting hooked. Michelle Gilbertson, […]
Soybean prices plunge in Dakotas amid faltering China demand
China’s reluctance to buy new crop U.S. soybeans could be most felt by farmers in the Dakotas. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says bean acres in […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/22/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (4-0), LW #1 vs DSM East 2. WDM Valley (3-1), LW #3 @ Indianola 3. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #4 vs Waterloo West 4. Iowa […]
Iowa farmer praises cover crops for soil health benefits
A southwest Iowa farmer is having long-term success using cover crops. Mark Peterson of Stanton says he’s used multiple species through the years to improve soil health. “We have across […]
U.S. grain export inspections exceed year ago levels for corn, wheat, and soybeans
The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 18th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The […]
Record U.S. corn crop looms, but export strength offers price support
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says strong export demand continues to support the corn market. “Year to date, sales for export are 68% above last year at this time.” […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/22/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (4-0), LW #1 vs DSM East 2. WDM Valley (3-1), LW #3 @ Indianola 3. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #4 vs Waterloo West 4. Iowa […]