China’s soybean purchases boost U.S. prices as market eyes South America
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, ending a wide-ranging week with modest gains. There was another round of support from the underlying optimism about the trade framework with […]
Sand backs taxing out-of-staters that own Iowa property more
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents. “I […]
From farm to table, not landfill: Michigan partners seek to double food donations
A coalition of Michigan organizations is working to double the amount of donated food by improving food rescue efforts throughout the supply chain. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess Van Gorder represents the farming […]
Disease pressure impacts yields across the Great Plains
A pair of farmers in the Great Plains say disease pressure played a major role in how well their crops performed. Michael Dibbern of Cairo in south-central Nebraska says […]
War damage, labor shortages slow Ukraine’s ag shipments
An economist says the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact exports of ag commodities. Antonina Broyaka with Kansas State University says shipments through the Black Sea have dropped […]
Ag lobbyist says Senate plan could bring end to shutdown, fund ag bill
Ag lobbyist Randy Russell says the government shutdown could end soon. “It just comes down to pressure,” he says. “When you start having people impacted by not getting their nutrition […]
Iowa’s fall color show could end with the snowy weekend ahead
Mother Nature’s thrown Iowa a few curve balls this fall, making it difficult for people who love looking at the oranges, yellows and reds of autumn to know when and […]
Davenport loses appeal for immunity in deadly building collapse
The Iowa Supreme Court has denied an appeal from the city of Davenport for immunity in the fatal collapse of a building. The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the district court […]
Minnesota corn farmer: tar spot becoming “very prevalent” problem
Tar spot remains a problem for corn growers in southern Minnesota. Rose Karau farms near St. James. “We had tar spot come into the area in the last few years […]
Illinois Farm Bureau president says ag assistance package still needed amid market disruption
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization believes a proposed agricultural assistance package remains warranted. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, says improvements in the farm […]