Ag policy expert: ad-hoc farm aid payments ignore deeper problems in agriculture
An associate professor of ag policy at the University of Illinois says more ad-hoc assistance from the Trump administration or Congress isn’t addressing the bigger problems facing agriculture. “It’s merely […]
Some rural Indiana townships could face consolidation under new proposed legislation
New legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could change how some rural communities operate. District 16 representative Kendell Culp says House Bill 1315 would dissolve or consolidate certain townships with […]
Harris–Lake Park Students Return to Class Following Boiler Malfunction
Wednesday marked the first day back to school for Harris–Lake Park elementary students following last Friday’s boiler malfunction that forced classes to temporarily relocate. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the return […]
Mostly slow holiday week for U.S. export sales as report gets back on schedule
The USDA says export sales were mixed during the week ending January 1st. Corn notched a marketing year low following a handful of cancelations led by unknown destinations. Soybeans were […]
Resiliency drives Iowa Pork Producers’ legislative goals for 2026
Resiliency is the theme for the Iowa Pork Producers as the Association prepares for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. Director of public policy Harrison Furlow says policy priorities are focused […]
USDA report expected to shape commodity prices heading into 2026
An ag economist says next/this week’s supply and demand report will likely set the tone for commodity prices in early 2026. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says there’s been […]
Former Northwest Iowa Judge Tom Hamilton Dies at 93
A longtime Northwest Iowa judge has passed away. The Honorable Tom Hamilton died of natural causes on December 23rd, 2025.
New soybean nematicide could help reduce drought stress in 2026
An agronomist says protecting root systems from Soybean Cyst Nematodes can help crops better mitigate drought conditions. George Huckabee is with Vive Crop Protection. “The root size of the plant […]
Sioux County to Host First-Ever “Battle of the Burger” in February
Burger lovers across Sioux County will have a new reason to dine out this winter. Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1st through February […]
FSA urges farmers to act early when considering loan programs
The executive director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many farmers are turning to the agency’s various loan programs to help weather the down ag economy. William Graff says […]