Cutworms posing early season threat to some crops
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says portions of the Midwest are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, says the […]
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Shaw: E15 vote marks breakthrough after 13-year push
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s confident the U.S. House will pass nationwide year-round E15 legislation this month. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield under the rule […]
Book fest to feature dozens of Iowa authors, free screening of ‘Pieowa”
Several national best-selling authors and dozens of accomplished writers from across Iowa will appear at this weekend’s Des Moines Book Festival. Event organizer Jan Danielson Kaiser, of Beaverdale Books, says […]
USDA: Pseudorabies confirmed in Iowa, Texas swine herds
The USDA says it has confirmed the detection of pseudorabies virus in swine herds in Iowa and Texas. The agency says the virus was found in a small commercial swine […]
Rep. Bacon points to ag security, young farmer support in farm bill
U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says the House-passed farm bill is a win for rural communities. “This is huge for Nebraska,” he said. “This is even huge for the second district.” […]
Iowa lawmakers approve tax break for nuclear energy facilities
A bill on its way to the governor would create tax rebates for companies building or restarting nuclear power plants, if they donate part of it to create nuclear energy […]
Sen. Grassley: House must follow through on E15 legislation
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House leadership needs to keep its word and get a floor vote on year-round E15 legislation. “And do that in very short order,” Grassley said. […]
$1 billion spending plan for Iowa’s education system
As the legislature moves toward ending its 2026 session, the Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill that outlines $1 billion in state spending for Iowa’s education system in […]
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Phillip Good
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Phillip Good about farmer-led investments […]