Wisconsin’s Governor, ag officials announce food support program
Wisconsin has released another five million dollars for food security programs. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says it’s an extension of efforts funded by the Legislature and supported by Governor Tony […]
State climatologist says soil conditions are shaping up well in Iowa
The state climatologist for Iowa says soil conditions appear to be favorable for the state’s farmers as spring approaches. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “You look at the drought depiction this […]
Ohio Corn and Wheat outlines federal and state policy wins in 2025
The director of public policy and sustainability at Ohio Corn and Wheat says the organization secured several big policy wins in 2025. Luke Crumley says many key priorities included in the […]
Marshalltown farmer running for Iowa Ag Secretary
Wade Dooley, a 43-year-old Democrat who farms northwest of Marshalltown, is running for state agriculture secretary. Dooley said leadership in Des Moines is too focused on helping big businesses and […]
Illinois economists warn ad hoc assistance programs may delay needed cost reductions for farmers
A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say ad hoc payments to farmers are part of the reason some costs remain elevated. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association […]
Indiana Farm Bureau weighs in on long-term impacts of 2025 property tax relief bill
Indiana Farm Bureau says Governor Braun’s 2025 property tax relief bill could reshape how the state approaches tax policy in 2026. Ryan Hoff, senior director of government relations, says provisions […]
Improved market access, Food for Peace seen helping wheat exports
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says U.S. exports should pick up pace in early 2026. Just Gilpin says global production has been strong but, “As we think about those larger […]
Iowans may see new air travel options with Allegiant/Sun Country merger
A discount airline flown by many hundreds of Iowans every week is announcing its merger with another carrier. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Allegiant is buying Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines in […]
OWI Arrest Made After Crash Involving Sheriff’s Office Patrol Vehicle in Hull
A Rock Valley man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a late-night crash involving a Sioux County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle in Hull. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s […]
Iowa 2025 harvest sets records
Data from the U.S.D.A. shows Iowa set some records for the 2025 harvest. The report shows a record corn harvest of 2.77 billion bushels, topping the previous record of 2.74 […]