USDA sees higher soybean acreage in 2026, lower corn, wheat
The USDA is projecting a year-to-year increase in domestic soybean acres and a cut for corn. Planted area for beans is seen at 84.7 million acres, 4% more than 2025, […]
Iran conflict causing ag logistics disruptions
The National Grain and Feed Association is closely monitoring how the conflict in Iran is impacting ag transportation and global supply chains. CEO Mike Seyfert says, “Where our focus is […]
Markets shrug off China trade probes
An ag economist says new trade probes by China’s Ministry of Commerce are unlikely to have major impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Allendale’s Greg McBride says China’s action is […]
Work continues to improve Yellow River water quality in Winneshiek and Allamakee County
The state Environmental Protection Commission recently approved more funding for the Yellow River Headwaters Water Quality Project in northeast Iowa. The DNR’s Miranda Haes is the coordinator of the project […]
Dordt Outfielder is GPAC Softball player of the week
Chloe Kreuz of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports softball player-of-the-week. Kreuz, a sophomore from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, hit .714 in four wins for the Defenders last week. […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson: time for bipartisan bill on DHS funding
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for a bipartisan solution to end the partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “I actually think both the House and […]
Hinson backs Fertilizer Transparency Act
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers are increasingly worried about rising input costs. “They are concerned that there is some funny business happening in the fertilizer markets,” Hinson said during […]
Hull Christian Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Expansion
Following decades of record enrollment, Hull Christian broke ground Friday on an expansion that includes 7 new classrooms, a breakout room, and an all-purpose room. Construction is set to officially […]
Grassley says Democrats are ‘hurting our public safety’ over ICE funding
The White House press secretary says President Trump is urging members of Congress to cut their Easter recess short and return to Washington to vote on ending the partial government […]
Crop decisions linger as planting begins in southern Illinois
A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, “We were able to get into the field […]