Indigo Ag launches Nemora to reduce SCN impact
An agronomist says a new tool can help farmers manage soybean cyst nematode pressure. Bryan Randall with Indigo Ag says Nemora is an EPA registered soybean bionematicide seed treatment. “It […]
Soybean prices trickling lower in December
Soybean futures have been under pressure to start the week. Market analyst Greg McBride with Allendale says soybeans have been a little overvalued since the beginning of the month. “Big […]
‘No appetite’ for immediate changes in Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
Lawmakers who lead the panel that reviews the primary pension system for public employees say there’s no appetite in the Iowa legislature to make immediate changes in pension plans, but […]
USDA increases 2025 beef, poultry production estimates, lowers pork
The USDA has raised its 2025 beef and poultry production projections, while lowering their outlook for pork. Beef is now seen at 25.95 billion pounds, up 194 million from November […]
Iowa farmland with livestock has higher value in annual ISU survey
The annual Iowa State University Extension farmland survey shows land values statewide increase by 3.7% an acre. ISU’s Rabail Chandio oversees the survey. “This minor increase is the sixth increase […]
Iowa DNR releases information on CWD in deer
The Iowa DNR recently released a series of informational updates on chronic-wasting disease that’s found in deer. State deer biologist Jace Elliott says they want to get information out to […]
Republican Hopefuls Outline Vision in Sioux County Appearance
Four Republican candidates for Iowa governor shared their vision for the state during a forum at Sandy Hollow near Sioux Center, Monday night, hosted by The Iowa Standard. The event […]
New book documents the lives of two Vaudeville stars from Iowa
Iowa author Dan Henderson will visit two southwest Iowa towns this week to share the stories behind his new non-fiction book, “Rhythm and Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson […]
NEFB health plans gain traction with ACA subsidies in limbo
At a time when many farmers and ranchers are facing exponentially higher health care costs, Nebraska Farm Bureau says it’s providing a much-needed alternative. NEFB’s Rob Robertson says the Nebraska […]
USDA makes modest changes to U.S. cotton production outlook
The USDA’s 2025 cotton production guess is above the November estimate but just below the 2024 total. Upland production is now projected at 13.89 million bales, an increase of 1% […]