Iowa food pantries see surge in demand
Food pantries around the state say there’s been a surge in demand as federal SNAP benefits are delayed. Craig Gordy is with the Oskaloosa Food Pantry, where they gave away […]
98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo breaks attendance record
The 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo has broken its all-time attendance record with more than 73,000 FFA members and guests participating in the event. Three thousand volunteers took […]
Trump gives Miller-Meeks his ‘full and complete’ endorsement
President Trump has endorsed Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her race for a fourth term in the U.S. House. This is the first time since 2020 that Trump has endorsed […]
Good yields, rising costs: Iowa farmer eyes 2026 profit pressures
A west central Iowa farmer describes a hectic harvest this fall. “It was rampant.” Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and tells Brownfield they finished harvest the […]
HPAI in Ottawa County commercial poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s third […]
Illinois ag director: farmer mental health support ‘more important than ever’
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmer mental health resources are more important than ever. Jerry Costello says farmers are feeling the effect of increased input costs […]
Harvest surprises: U.S. yields disappoint while data drought clouds markets
The grain markets are eager to learn more about U.S. harvest results. Analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says the USDA’s October supply and demand report was absent because […]
Growth Energy CEO says SAF production could provide long-term support for U.S. farmers
The CEO of Growth Energy says expanding domestic sustainable aviation fuel production could help support the down ag economy. Emily Skor says growth in the low-carbon fuel market could help […]
Plan ahead: Strong Weed Management Starts with Residuals and Flexibility
As harvest wraps, farmers are thinking about weed control plans for next season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says the key components of effective weed management plans include […]
Nonprofits that help Iowans pay power bills face funding uncertainty
As the federal government shutdown continues, agencies that help the needy pay their heating bills are in limbo, like Iowa’s LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Danna Buls […]