Michigan Christmas tree growers to present national tree
The White House’s National Christmas Tree is being sent from Michigan for the first time in 40 years. The National Christmas Tree Association has selected Rex and Jessica Korson as […]
Iowa’s first community land trust for affordable housing nears debut
An initiative is being launched in central Iowa to bring down the cost of home ownership by creating a community land trust with the help of the nonprofit group HOME […]
Voss Named a Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced its semifinalists for the 2025 William V. Campell Trophy, and Northwestern senior defensive lineman Trystin Voss was named to the list. […]
U.S. ethanol production dips as plants prep for new corn crop
U.S. ethanol production last week fell to its lowest level since early May. That’s at least partially due to seasonal maintenance as facilities prepare to process the newly harvested 2025 […]
Special election date set for open Iowa House seat
Governor Kim Reynolds has set December 9th as the date for a special election to fill the House seat Republican Mike Sexton of Rockwell City resigned from on Friday. Mike […]
Rep. Angie Craig warns of crisis in ag economy: “farmers are hurting”
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is concerned about the ag economy. “Well, there’s no doubt farmers are hurting. Input costs are up, prices are down.” Minnesota […]
Northern Wisconsin counties getting started on corn silage
A northwestern Wisconsin farmer and custom harvester says harvesting corn silage starts this week. Andy Bensend farms between Dallas and Prairie Farm. He tells Brownfield, “The guys on the lighter […]
E15 expansion faces minimal resistance, but legal path still unclear
The senior vice president for the American Coalition for Ethanol suggests there’s not a lot of opposition to year-round nationwide E15. Ron Lamberty says the only group publicly against permanent […]
Hinson bill doubles penalties for attacking ICE agents
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says this morning’s deadly shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas adds urgency to her call to toughen penalties for attacking ICE agents. […]
New NGFA report highlights $401 billion impact on rural economy
A new report from the National Grain and Feed Association shows the industry contributes more than $401 billion annually to the U.S. economy. President and CEO Mike Seyfert says the 2025 […]