New study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a new study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says policies need to change. “One of the solutions […]
Serious charges against suspects in northwest Iowa carjacking
Authorities in Iowa and Minnesota say a pregnant woman was threatened with a knife and seriously injured during a carjacking in northwest Iowa and the two suspects now face serious […]
Harvest pace accelerates in Illinois as dry conditions persist
A pair of Illinois farmers say the dry weather continues to push harvest pace. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County in the central part of […]
Combines keep rolling in Wisconsin
Harvesting continues in Wisconsin. Joe Amberg has farmland near Hillsdale that he rents to a neighbor, and says his combines are rolling. “Corn hasn’t been touched in this area yet […]
Disaster Advocacy Assistance in Sioux County Ending October 31
In-person Disaster Case Advocacy assistance in Sioux County will end on Friday, October 31, 2025. That date also marks the final day the program will accept new cases related to […]
Statewide Ohio drought once again cutting into soybean yields
A soybean and small grains specialist at Ohio State University says soybean yields have been impacted by late-season drought. Laura Lindsey says pods are small and dry. “We actually had […]
U.S. corn export inspections climb as Mexico, Japan drive demand
The USDA is reporting another generally solid week for grain and oilseed export inspections. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all saw week-to-week improvements during the week ending October 16th, with Mexico […]
Cooler weather to kickstart fall fertilizer applications in southern Minnesota
Fall fertilizer applications should pick up with cooler weather forecast this week in southern Minnesota. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says it’s been too warm to spread […]
U.S. ag trade deficit widens as exports decline and imports rise
A professor of agricultural economics in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois says a new study shows U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports, and the trade deficit […]
School bus safety is the focus across Iowa this week
This is National School Bus Safety Awareness week. State Trooper Paul Gardner says drivers need to remember the buses are out there every week day through the school year. “Be […]