Despite cease-fire in the Middle East, pump prices surge in the Midwest
Gasoline prices aren’t falling in Iowa, at least not yet, though with a two-week cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran reached on Tuesday, crude oil prices began to drop this […]
The Value of Trust in a Noisy Ag World
There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How […]
Legislature approves lifting Iowa’s interest rate cap on consumer loans
The Iowa legislature has passed a bill that raises Iowa’s interest rate cap on consumer credit to 36% per year. This would apply to short term “consumer loans” used to […]
Who’s buying farmland?
A member of the Executive Council of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says most farmland values remain relatively strong despite continued uncertainty around the ag economy. […]
Trade officials look to update USMCA ahead of July review
The U.S. Trade Representative says the upcoming review of the U.S. – Mexico- Canada Agreement is an opportunity to strengthen trilateral trade. “Things need to be changed,” he says. Ambassador […]
Sherman Discusses Property Taxes & Eminent Domain as Part of Northwest Iowa Visit
Property taxes and eminent domain are among the top issues Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman says he’s hearing as he travels across Iowa. Speaking on Sioux County Radio’s The Daily […]
Ceasefire news boosts ag and energy markets, but uncertainty lingers
Ag and energy markets are reacting to a reported two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Compeer Financial economist Dr. Megan Roberts says the announcement from the Trump administration is positive. […]
Northwestern golfers sweep GPAC weekly awards
Brooke Thompson of Northwestern College is the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Golfer-of-the-Week. Thompson, a freshman from Story City, Iowa, went 3-0 in match play last week, leading the Raiders to […]
Deere agrees to $99M settlement in right-to-repair lawsuits
Deere and Company has agreed to pay $99 million to resolve right-to-repair litigation. The settlement agreement ended multiple lawsuits filed by farmers, which alleged the company limited access to diagnostic […]
NCGA President: Industry consolidation a key factor in rising input costs
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says consolidation in the fertilizer industry could be the largest contributor to higher costs. Jed Bower, a farmer from Ohio, says […]