Sherman is first Iowa GOP candidate for governor to file nominating petitions
Brad Sherman, a pastor from Williamsburg who’s a candidate for governor, has filed the paperwork to get on the Republican Primary ballot this June. To qualify for the primary, statewide […]
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Identities released for 3 people found dead in Mason City home
Police have identified the three people found dead in a north Iowa home Saturday evening. Mason City Police Chief Mike McKelvey says the dead are 33-year-old Morgan Lee Tarr, 39-year-old […]
Revenue protection: soybeans gain, corn lower
A crop insurance agent in northeast South Dakota says revenue protection guarantees are higher for soybeans and lower for corn this year. “Farmers can get protected at relatively good levels.” […]
FAPRI: E15 expansion could boost corn, cut soybean prices
A new report from the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there could be a market tradeoff if E15 becomes more widely used. An increase in […]
Bill would impact prior authorization process for Iowa patients
Supporters say a bill working its way through the Iowa Senate could speed up the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs require before approving a patient’s medical treatment. Seth […]
USDA official calls U.S.-China ag trade relationship “complicated” but essential
The administrator of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service calls the U.S. trade relationship with China “complicated.” Daniel Whitley says an export market with more than a billion people cannot be ignored. […]
Missouri farmer says growing global competition makes boosting demand for U.S. corn more critical than ever
A Missouri farmer says increasing demand for U.S. corn is crucial as it faces more competition on the global market from Brazil. Brian Willott tells Brownfield competition isn’t slowing down. […]
Cost and storage challenges could impact whole milk’s return to school meals
A nutrition educator says several steps are needed for schools to offer whole milk on their menus. Brianna Henton is the director of youth engagement and outreach with the United […]
Report shows economic impact of state universities on Iowa
A detailed study on the economic impact of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa on the state was presented to the Board of […]