Steen files paperwork for Iowa GOP Primary for governor
Adam Steen, one of five Republicans who’ve been campaigning for governor, says rival Randy Feenstra’s fundraising haul and new slate of campaign ads aren’t a concern. “I’ve seen some of […]
Iowa law nullifies local ordinances barring gender identity discrimination
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a law that prohibits local governments in Iowa from offering civil rights protections that are outside of what’s included in the state’s Civil Rights Act. […]
DOT has new Alton maintenance garage in budget
Administrators at the Iowa Department of Transportation says they are cutting the budget for the next fiscal year in part with savings in building construction and equipment. The DOT’s Melissa […]
Missouri man involved in cattle scam found in CA
A Missouri man wanted by the FBI for his connection with a nationwide cattle fraud scheme was arrested earlier this week at the Los Angeles International Airport. Joshua Link of […]
Gearing up for disease management in 2026
Andrew Tucker, sales manager for northern Illinois and Wisconsin for Loveland Products, says farmers need to have all options on the table for diease management this year. Andrew Tucker: The […]
Biostimulants offer improved bottom lines
Ron Calhoun, senior portolio manager for plant nutrition, with Loveland Products discusses biostimulants and the advantages farmers can have reducing their bottom line. Ron Calhoun: The post Biostimulants offer improved […]
Ag supplier says farmers are delaying crop decisions
An ag input supplier says 2026 has been unusually quiet so far. Matt Oehmichen with Short Lane Ag Supply in Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “There still is a significant amount of […]
South Dakota enacts 5-year ban on cell-cultured protein
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that temporarily bans cell-cultured protein products in South Dakota. The ban goes into effect on July 1 and expires […]
Bill would hike ‘default’ speed limit to 60 on Iowa highways
A move to raise the speed limit to 60 on Iowa highways where the posted speed is 55 has passed another hurdle in the statehouse. The bill cleared the Iowa […]
Gains in crude oil pull soybeans, soybean oil, corn higher at midweek
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans followed bean oil, which was up on biodiesel demand expectations and the strength in crude oil. The midweek gains in crude […]