2025 spring wheat production falls below 2024
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USDA raises Brazil soybean crop, export guesses
The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 soybean production in Brazil. Brazil’s bean crop is now seen at 178 million tons, up 3 million from December on generally favorable […]
Turkey hatchery numbers back up higher production outlook
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing to higher production in 2026. The USDA says 20.863 million turkey poults were hatched during December 2025, up 2% from December 2024, while 19.412 million […]
Lower-yielding acres offer opportunity for prairie strips
An ag prairie specialist says prairie strips can be used on lower-yielding acres. Tim Youngquist with Iowa State University says these acres are a great opportunity to integrate perennial vegetation, […]
Strong cattle prices made 2025 a good year, Iowa producer says
A south-central Iowa cattle producer says 2025 was a strong year for his family’s business. Matt Russell has a cow-calf operation in Marion County and says it’s a good time […]
2026 Iowa legislature begins four-month sprint
This year’s Iowa legislative session is underway, with Republicans in control of the House and Senate for the 10th consecutive year. House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford opened House […]
Grain sampling can lead to better management of input costs
High fertilizer prices have farmers looking for ways to cut back. “That question that we get is, where can I cut on my costs?” Dr. Andrew Margenot (MAR-guh-not), professor of […]
Cotton, rice production see year-to-year decreases
U.S. cotton and rice production declined from 2024 to 2025. The USDA says upland cotton production of 13.53 million bales was down about 3% on the year because of lower […]
Report: Iowa doesn’t offer teachers a much-desired benefit
Iowa is among more than two-thirds of the states that have no state program requiring paid parental leave for teachers. The report from the National Council on Teacher Quality found […]
Orange City Fire Department Remembers Lifetime Member Hank Jonker
The Orange City Fire Department is mourning the loss of lifetime member Henry “Hank” Jonker. Jonker passed away Sunday at the Orange City Area Health System. Current Fire Chief Dan […]