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Wisconsin farmer: U.S. soybean trade strategy needs stable markets
A Wisconsin soybean farmer says he would like the Trump administration’s trade strategy to focus on finding new markets for U.S. soybeans and enforcing trade deals. “Having those markets locked […]
Grassley says fertilizer tariff relief, energy policy key to helping farmers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump has tools available to help strengthen the ag economy. The Iowa Republican says he’s asking the president to look into fertilizer tariffs. “He […]
Mixed economic picture emerging for U.S. agriculture, economist says
An ag economist says the agricultural economy is sending mixed signals for farmers and ranchers. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University and says, “The economy is just not as strong […]
Iowa House Ethics chair calls complaint ‘vendetta’ over speeding ticket
The Iowa House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed a complaint against two state representatives who are also state troopers. Cameron Stotz of Waukee filed the complaint, alleging it was a […]
Cash dairy prices mostly up Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly up on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6375. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at $1.6025. Two sales were recorded at $1.58 and $1.59. Cheese barrels were up $0.0700 at $1.56. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0225 at […]
FEMA Highlights Statewide Flood Funding as Rock Valley Reimbursements Continue
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced more than $62 million in disaster recovery grants awarded across Iowa following the 2024 floods. Included in that statewide total are allocations for […]
From Blue Jacket to Broadcast: How FFA Shaped My Journey and Continues to Transform the Future of Agriculture
The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high […]
Restored Grant Wood mural to be unveiled at Sioux City Art Center event
The Sioux City Art Center is planning to show off the newly restored Grant Wood Corn Room Mural at its spring fundraiser. Center director Todd Behrens says it will be […]
Farmer leaders voice frustration over stalled biofuels policy at Commodity Classic
Some farmer leaders say they’re frustrated by the lack of movement on biofuels policy. Brett Grauerholtz with Kansas Corn says there are several moving parts for the House to pass […]