Iowa’s ag secretary sees ‘multiple wins’ in updating Conservation Reserve Program
Iowa’s Ag Secretary sees several wins for farmers if reforms are made to the Conservation Reserve Program. Mike Naig says CRP should reflect today’s realities in agriculture. “And what do […]
National chicken chain coming to Iowa State University’s student union
A national chicken franchise is coming to the Iowa State University Student Union in Ames. ISU’s vice president Sean Reeder presented a proposal for a lease with Chick-fil-A to the […]
Farmer frustration mounts over E15
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says frustration continues to mount over the lack of progress on nationwide, year-round E-15. Ohio farmer Jed Bower told the general session […]
Crop protection takes center stage ahead of growing season
Building a robust crop protection management program. Ty Witten, vice president for commercial LTO with Bayer, says 17 states have already approved the Dicamba registration. “Hopefully over the next 30 […]
Drought deepens in the Western Corn Belt as ranchers wait for spring moisture
An ag meteorologist says cattle producers in parts of the Western Corn Belt are in desperate need of drought relief. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrient Ag Solutions says there hasn’t […]
Growing Soybean Demand Through New Soy-Based Technologies
Thomas Frisch, a Minnesota farmer and the secretary of the United Soybean Board, says new soy-based technologies have strong potential to grow soybean demand. The post Growing Soybean Demand Through […]
Hawarden Regional Healthcare Program Named National Finalist
Hawarden Regional Healthcare’s Senior Life Solutions program has been named a 2025 Program Finalist of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care, the national organization that manages the service. The recognition […]
Congressman Feenstra says E-15 vote delayed not dead
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra says there will be a vote to end the EPA smog rule that keeps E-15 gasoline from being sold nationwide in the summer. The U.S. […]
Iowa’s rollercoaster forecast: Near 70 today and snow for the weekend
Officials say there’s a serious risk of fast-spreading wildfires again today as much of Iowa will see unseasonably high temperatures and gusty winds amidst very dry vegetation. Red Flag Warnings […]
Governor’s tobacco, vape tax hikes in ‘holding pattern’ in Iowa House
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are wrestling with the governor’s proposal to raise the state tax on tobacco products and start assessing a 15 percent sales tax on […]