Farmers are watching as U.S. prepares for China trade talks
The president of the American Soybean Association says the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and China could help boost profit margins for U.S. soybean farmers. Scott Metzger says producers need […]
Recent Ohio Pork donations expected to help feed more than 18,000 families statewide
The president-elect of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is helping address food insecurity through its annual Pork Power program. Jarred Black says producers recently donated $6,000 to the Freestore Foodbank in Greater […]
Iowa ethanol leader confident in House E15 vote, cautious on Senate hurdles
An ethanol industry official expects the U.S. House to pass nationwide year-round E15 next week but says more challenges await the legislation in the U.S. Senate. Monte Shaw with the […]
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Northwest Iowa Community College – 60 Years
Major farm policy shifts typically tied to crises
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says calls for major reforms to farm safety net programs are nothing new. Jonathan Coppess, who’s authored […]
Central Iowa water utility warns of likely lawn watering ban
Central Iowa Water Works leaders are already calling on users to voluntarily limit their water usage as summer approaches. The organization’s executive director Tami Madsen is says data indicates another […]
MU Extension: strong cattle prices, feed supply create opportunity for Missouri herd expansion
An ag business specialist says the timing could be right for cattle producers in Missouri to start rebuilding cattle herds. Wesley Tucker with University of Missouri Extension says with strong […]
Student loan help for lawyers who practice in rural Iowa
A student loan repayment program for lawyers who agree to represent indigent defendants or practice in rural Iowa is included in one of the budget bills that’s cleared the Iowa […]
Bringing Agriculture to the Next Generation
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the mission of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program to bring ag to students. In this […]
2026 GPAC Baseball All-Conference Team Announced
(Sioux City, Iowa) – The 2026 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Baseball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches. Cade Marquardt of Briar Cliff University was […]