U.S. cattle inventory continues to contract with minimal expansion signs
The U.S. cattle herd continued to contract over the past year. The USDA says the domestic cattle inventory on January 1st, 2026, was 86.155 million head, a little bit below […]
Top Iowa House Democrat says Senate GOP leader’s pipeline plan ‘most likely to pass’
Brian Meyer, the leader of Democrats in the Iowa House, says a silent majority of Iowans want the carbon pipeline built and he says the Senate’s Republican leader has proposed […]
Brian Meyer, the leader of Democrats in the Iowa House, says a silent majority of Iowans want the carbon pipeline built and he says the Senate’s Republican leader has proposed […]
Iowa Lottery ends December with sales above projections
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales continue to be strong through last month at nearly 244 million dollars. “And those sales represent a 12,25% increase ahead of last year’s […]
USDA’s Lindberg says trade deals critical to boosting farm profitability
A key USDA official says expanding market access is a priority for the Trump administration as farmers face tight margins. Luke Lindberg is the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign […]
Storm Fern causes milk losses in the South, creates short-term bounce in dairy futures
A market expert says Winter Storm Fern has caused dairies to dump milk in some regions of the South. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield key production areas like Texas and into […]
Record-high input costs top farmers’ concerns again
Some farmers say record-high input costs remain their top worry as they gear up for another growing season. Ness County farmer Dennis McNich says the farm machinery market has created […]
Cheese manufacturer Savencia expanding Illinois operation
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that Savencia Cheese USA will expand its existing production facility in Lena. The company plans to add a new production line, which will create […]
NYC actress returns to native Iowa in title role of top musical
An Iowa-born actress, writer, teacher and director with more than five decades of stage experience is starring in the title role of a touring Broadway production that will make a […]
Iowa Supreme Court rules victim impact statement used properly in Clear Lake case
The Iowa Supreme Court rules a victim impact statement in Cerro Gordo County case was properly used to sentence a woman who took money from her employer. Malorie Hallock pleaded […]