SpeakAg Pioneer program helping state officers strengthen communication skills
A nationwide leadership initiative is helping the next generation of leaders strengthen and advance their communication skills. Lauren Agrotte with Indiana FFA says the Speak Ag Pioneer Program is teaching participants how […]
RV maker with two Iowa factories reports good returns for 4th quarter
Winnebago Industries reports a positive fiscal fourth quarter as price increases helped offset weaker consumer demand. The outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer with Iowa factories in Forest City and Lake Mills […]
Officials Remind Drivers to Stop for School Buses
This week is National School Bus Safety Week, and both local and state officials are reminding drivers to always prioritize safety when approaching a stopped school bus. It’s illegal in […]
New initiative will help inform Federal Reserve about ag industry
A new initiative from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City could help inform federal policy that impacts the ag industry. Nathan Kauffman says the Center for the Ag and […]
Favorable weather accelerates South American soybean and corn planting
Planting conditions are favorable for South American farmers. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says about a quarter of the Brazilian soybean crop is planted. “The big state of […]
Murder suspect in Missouri, Wisconsin was also suspect in Iowa case
A suspected serial killer who was considered a person of interest in the Jodi Huisentruit case from 30 years ago is now linked to the murders of two other women […]
Laureates say progress against global hunger has stalled
Past recipients of the World Food Prize are calling for bold action on food security. “Progress against hunger has come to a standstill,” said 2010 World Food Prize winner David […]
Illinois cattle producers say Argentinian beef imports threaten markets and herd health
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) says the organization has concerns about the Trump administration’s efforts to lower beef prices. “We’re strongly opposed to the federal […]
Milk production up more than 3% in August, pushing dairy prices down
Increasing milk supplies are pressuring dairy prices. Compeer Financial ag economist Megan Roberts says there’s more inventory year-over-year. “So as we look at the most recent September USDA milk production, […]
Farm policy expert warns ad hoc payments could destabilize ag markets
A farm policy specialist says the potential for ad hoc payments to become problematic is massive. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “It’s just […]