Fertilizer prices under fire: USDA targets industry consolidation, supply cuts
USDA officials are criticizing fertilizer companies for idling production amid the conflict in the Middle East. Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Monday competition in the marketplace has declined. “The farmers […]
Ohio State calculator helping farmers maximize nitrogen fertilizer use
An agronomy specialist says a new tool from Ohio State University Extension can help farmers manage rising nitrogen fertilizer costs. Rachel Henry says the Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator determines the […]
AFBF survey reveals mounting financial strain across U.S. agriculture
A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Duvall says more than 5,700 […]
Wet conditions keep Iowa’s farmers from getting planters into the fields
Wet conditions have slowed the start of planting a little bit compared to last year. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows 1% of corn was planted by Sunday. That’s behind the […]
Minnesota beef, hog, and dairy producers post improved returns in 2025
2025 saw continued improvement for Minnesota livestock producers. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says new data shows hog, dairy, and beef operations all posted improved profitability. “Beef […]
Mixed outlook for ag economy as strong livestock, dairy offset crop market concerns
An economist with CoBank says the U.S. farm economy is a mixed bag. “It’s not good, but it’s not dire,” Rob Fox recently told Brownfield. Fox says crop production has […]
Higher expenses force farmers to rethink input strategies and efficiency
Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines. Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says some operations are absorbing higher costs differently than others. “Your […]
More allegations added to Iowa Attorney General’s lawsuit against TikTok
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has added more alleged violations to the state’s consumer protection laws to her lawsuit against TikTok. Bird says the social media platform continues to provide […]
Northwestern’s Gross named GPAC softball player of the week
Ava Gross of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports softball player-of-the-week. Gross, a freshman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tied a 24-year-old program record with eight RBIs in […]
Iowa traffic deaths are ahead of last year
Traffic deaths in Iowa continue to be trending above the record low recorded last year. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson gave the state Transportation Commission an update at their workshop Monday. […]