Iowa redirects $25M to boost nitrate removal, water quality efforts
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says $25 million is being redirected to expand nitrate removal capacity in central Iowa. During a press conference on Friday, Reynolds said Central Iowa Water Works […]
Minnesota farm leader urges use of all tools to support struggling producers
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says farmers need every available resource to navigate the current farm crisis. “In crop farming it’s pretty hard to show a positive cash […]
Corteva’s seed business to be named Vylor following planned 2026 separation
Corteva has renamed its seed and genetics business Vylor. In a statement, the company says the new division will further strengthen gene editing and disease resistance, while also helping farmers […]
Private Iowa college offers more online classes to ‘guest students’
Central College in Pella is expanding its online course offerings to community members, giving them a chance to pursue classes outside of a degree program. People can enroll as a […]
E15 legislation faces hurdles as House weighs standalone vote
U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says persistent opposition is standing in the way of year-round E15 legislation. “We have some Republicans who hate E15 for the wrong reasons,” he said. “They […]
Three Arrested After Search Warrant in Sioux Center Drug Investigation
Three people are facing multiple charges following a drug investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at a Sioux Center residence late last month. According to court […]
Steen says consolidation needed in Iowa GOP race for governor
At one time there were five candidates campaigning for the Iowa Democratic Party’s U.S. Senate nomination, but two dropped out and endorsed someone else. With a month to go unti […]
Grain markets eye U.S.–China meeting for potential soybean
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says agriculture is still expected to play a role in discussions between the U.S. and China when the countries meet this month. […]
Wiebe Faber to Lead Women’s Tennis Program
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College has named Harrison Wiebe Faber as the next head coach of its women’s tennis program, bringing a background in collegiate athletics and student development […]
No immediate trade fallout after pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork export customers have yet to respond to detections of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas swine herds. Pat McGonegle tells […]