State development funds approved for businesses in Waterloo, Sioux Center, Huxley
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved funding for roadways improvements to help businesses in Waterloo, Sioux Center and Huxley. The DOT’s Deb Arp says Waterloo is getting more money for […]
Hybrid selection strategies to maximize farm ROI
A seed retailer says careful hybrid selection can help farmers maximize their return on investment. Tim Good, district sales manager, with Nebraska-based Hogemeyer Hybrids says it starts with good communication […]
Purdue economist urges farmers to rethink farm labor costs as tight margins continue in 2026
An ag economist says there’s a renewed focus on improving farm labor efficiency in 2026. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says most farms in the U.S. use about 10 to […]
University of Illinois research shows smarter nitrogen application boosts efficiency for farmers
A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist […]
Research shows smarter nitrogen application boosts efficiency for farmers
A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist […]
Pipeline bill advances in first week of Iowa legislative session
A bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for pipelines carrying carbon dioxide has cleared an Iowa House subcommittee. The bill is similar to a South Dakota law […]
A big change in weather gets underway; a major pattern shift begins across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, sharply colder air is arriving in the wake of a departing cold front. Gusty winds accompany the surge of colder weather, while snow showers and snow […]
A New Herbicide is Coming Soon for Bayer Crop Science
A new herbicide is coming soon for Bayer Crop Science. In this Managing for Profit, Kati Price, Bayer’s North American Crop Protection Technical Manager discusses how Convinto™ herbicide will be […]
IHSAA Wrestling: 2025-26 Dual Team Rankings
Class 3A Rank School 1 Southeast Polk 2 Dowling Catholic, W.D.M. 3 Indianola 4 Dallas Center-Grimes 5 Iowa City, West 6 Waukee Northwest 7 Dubuque, Hempstead 8 Bettendorf 9 Linn-Mar, […]
Federal judge weighs Iowa’s law on book bans
A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases concerning the legality of an Iowa law that bans books with sexual content in school libraries. The law also restricts […]