IFB president says transition of Country Financial board is complete
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says a full transition has occurred within the Country Financial board of directors. Phillip Nelson, who was elected by IFB members in December, […]
USDA Ag Outlook Forum breaks down farmland use and challenges
The USDA says the country lost 15,000 farms in 2025 and more than 2.5 million acres. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch says land use competition is a top […]
Why E15 is missing from latest farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin markup of a new five-year farm bill Monday afternoon, but year-round E15 won’t be mentioned. “Not our jurisdiction, that’s Energy and […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; seasonally active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the south-central and southwestern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- […]
Another mild period ahead for the Heartland; a seasonally active weather to continue for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the south-central and southwestern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- […]
An early-Springlike storm & a wide-range of weather for some; for most, windy & colder
Across the Corn Belt, snow and gusty winds linger across the upper Midwest, primarily from Iowa northeastward. Meanwhile, showers in the eastern Corn Belt are gradually ending, following Wednesday’s outbreak […]
Iowa’s early budding trees shouldn’t see serious damage from the cold
This week’s unseasonably warm weather in the 60s and 70s caused many trees across Iowa to start budding, and February is way too early for that, according to Tivon Feeley, […]
Orange City Launches New Online Tools for West Lawn Cemetery
The City of Orange City has launched new online cemetery software designed to make it easier for residents to search burial records and explore available lots at West Lawn Cemetery. […]