Plan for 4-year degrees from Iowa community colleges hits Senate snag
A bill that would have had five Iowa community colleges start offering a limited number of four year degrees has stalled in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh of […]
Iowa House OKs HMO tax hike to draw millions in federal matching fund
The Iowa House has passed a bill to temporarily raise the premium tax on private companies that offer HMOs to Iowans as well as the three companies that manage Iowa’s […]
Dordt Women 75, MidAmerica Nazarene(KS) 63
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Farm Bureau opposes proposed railroad merger
A farm organization is opposing the planned merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk and Southern railroads because of rural service and cost concerns. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny […]
Cover crops can raise yields and cut costs over time
The director of the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture says the yield benefits of cover crops take time. Rob Myers says it takes three to five years for […]
Celebrating Women in Agriculture
I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! The post Celebrating […]
NCBA says updated tax code gives cattle producers tools to expand operations and plan for the next generation
A lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says recent changes to the tax code provides incentives for producers to invest back into their operations. Executive director, government affairs Kent […]
Michigan farmers encourage lawmakers to restore 10 Cents a Meal Program for more fresh food in schools
Michigan vegetable growers say the 10 Cents a Meal Program has worked as an essential tool to support local and affordable fresh food in schools for the past decade. Greg […]
Soybeans, corn see more support from crude oil
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was more spillover from crude oil as beans watch Brazil’s harvest and wait for details on U.S./China trade talks, which are […]