Boozman: farmer bridge program might not be enough for struggling farmers
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says the USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will help farmers struggling in the tough farm economy, but “I think the unknown […]
Sombke: rising input costs, consolidation threaten crop farmers
The president of the South Dakota Farmers Union says he’s concerned thinking about the farm economy heading in 2026. “It’s kind of like deja vu all over again.” Doug Sombke […]
Ag partnerships help Illinois pork producers double food bank donations
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a long-standing partnership among several agricultural organizations is helping to feed those in need this holiday season. Jennifer Tirey says […]
Judge will decide next step for state owned Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun
The company that took on a struggling state-owned resort is suing the state claiming they abruptly shut it down in October, evicted guests, barricaded entrances and sent employees home. Iowa […]
Young farmer shares path to success
Wisconsin’s 2025 winner of Farm Bureau’s Farming for the Future award says the best advice for new farmers is to remember, farming is a business. Stephanie Abts and her husband […]
Latest on Lyon County Courthouse Burglary
The Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids remains closed following a burglary that occurred during the late hours of December 16th into the early morning hours of December 17th. According […]
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Iowans who want a white Christmas will have to drive to Minnesota
Christmas is now a week away and with temperatures in the 40s and even near 50 across much of the state in recent days, there’s little-to-no chance of Iowans having […]
Cash dairy prices down Thursday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.7050. Four sales were recorded at $0.71. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.3675. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.0275 at $1.44. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4375 to $1.44. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0025 at $1.1550. Seven sales were […]
Year-end soybean exports under watch despite seasonal slowdown
An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not […]