Fertilizer industry continues push for phosphate to be added to Critical Minerals List
The vice president of government affairs for The Fertilizer Institute says adding phosphate to the Critical Minerals List could help improve its availability. Ed Thomas says the distinction could help bolster […]
Teen dies in Washington County squirrel hunting accident
The Iowa DNR says a teenager died after being shot in an accident while squirrel hunting Saturday in southeast Iowa near Brighton. The DNR reports 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washington, […]
Ernst says E15 continues to face some pushback
A U.S. Senator says efforts to secure permanent, year-round sales of E15 before the end of the year could face an uphill battle. Iowa Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield, “We […]
Drought, Debt, and Distribution: Illinois farmers struggle through 2025 harvest
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers are facing numerous headwinds as harvest progresses. Jerry Costello says low commodity prices and high input costs are financially squeezing […]
Dordt Professor Publishes Book on AI in Education
Dr. Dave Mulder, professor and chair of the Education Department at Dordt University, has released a new book exploring the role of artificial intelligence in the classroom. The book, Teach […]
Roll up your sleeve as flu season begins in Iowa this week
October will arrive on Wednesday which marks the start of flu season in Iowa, and a pharmacist in northeast Iowa is urging people statewide to get vaccinated now. Ashley Brehme, […]
USDA reports smallest U.S. hog breeding herd since 2014
The USDA’s latest hogs and pig report estimates the smallest breeding herd in more than a decade. Ever.Ag Chief Livestock Economist Lee Schulz says producers continue to pull back sows […]
Trade with China tops agenda as Sen. Klobuchar visits Minnesota soybean farm
A Minnesota farmer who recently hosted the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee says trade was a focus during the visit. Joel Schreurs welcomed Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar to […]
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MO Farm Bureau president urges clarity in revised WOTUS rule
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic the U.S. EPA can provide more clarity to farmers as it revises the definition of “Waters of the United States.” Garrett […]