World wheat supplies weigh on market outlook
An ag economist says the wheat market faces some pressures in the early part of 2026. Greg McBride with Allendale says wheat continues to react to rising world supplies. “The […]
Iowa smokers can save money, and their health, by quitting
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70-percent of Iowa smokers want to quit, while 50-percent will try to quit in […]
Sioux County Farmland Sale Sets New Iowa Record
A tract of farmland in northwest Iowa has set a new benchmark for land values in the state. A 35.5-acre parcel northwest of Orange City sold at auction on December […]
USDA January report may create selling opportunities for corn farmers
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says corn farmers need to keep a close eye on the markets this month. “That’s the seasonal trend in the corn […]
Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; for most, weather generally tranquil for the season
Across the Corn Belt, cold weather has returned. Friday’s high temperatures will remain below 32°F, except across the southern and southwestern edges of the Corn Belt. Maximum temperatures will not […]
Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heartland; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- […]
Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heart-land; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- […]
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Brad Sherman Outlines Priorities
Former Iowa State Representative Brad Sherman says restoring what he calls the “foundations of freedom” is the guiding focus of his campaign for governor, as he seeks the office in […]
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30, of Sergeant Bluff, formerly Ireton
Iowans who want to lose weight in 2026 might need to consult a pro
Iowans who resolved to drop some pounds in the new year may need a little help to reach their goals. Rebecca Cripe, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Emplify Health […]