Ag groups send letter urging farm bill passage
Ag stakeholders are urging Congress to pass the farm bill. Nearly 340 organizations sent a letter to Congress Friday urging lawmakers to pass the bill quickly. Farm Credit Council President […]
Fed economist: Midwest ag economy is a ‘tale of two cities’
An economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is in central Iowa today to offer Iowans a glimpse into what the Fed does and his role in helping to […]
USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers, requests 46% budget increase
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson […]
USTR under fire for trade policies affecting farmers
Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Trade Representative this week over policies they say are hurting American farmers during a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing. Indiana Democrat Frank Mrvan confronted Ambassador Jaimeson […]
Missouri FFA president reflects on ag diversity, calls members “future of agriculture”
The retiring Missouri State FFA President says she has a greater appreciation for the diversity of Missouri agriculture as her year of service wraps up. Ivy Elwell from La Monte, […]
Ag engineer watches Caterpillar–Monarch deal for AI innovations
An ag engineering professor says he’s watching how Caterpillar potentially integrates technology being acquired from Monarch tractors. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at […]
MFA Incorporated acquiring four ADM grain facilities
MFA Incorporated, a farmer cooperative in Missouri, has entered into an agreement to acquire four ADM grain elevators in the state: Montgomery City, Center, Novelty and Shelbina. Those country grain […]
Ethanol industry poised for major growth ahead of E15 approval
The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota anticipates Congress passing year-round nationwide E15 legislation this year. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton says lawmakers are working hard […]
Le Mars Man Sentenced in Sioux County Case Involving Minor
A Le Mars man has been sentenced in Sioux County District Court in a case involving a reported sexual assault of a minor and subsequent violations of a court order. […]
Corteva announces executive leadership teams to lead its new crop protection and seed companies
Corteva has announced new executive leadership teams for its crop protection and seed units following the planned separation later this year. The company says the split will create two independent […]