Another round of severe weather expected to significantly impact producers in the ECB
A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says another round of severe weather is expected to impact producers across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Jacob Dolinger says models […]
New USDA technology could streamline acreage reporting
The USDA is rolling out a pilot program designed to modernize acreage reporting and improve its efficiency for ag producers. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says counties in 11 states are using […]
Will the farm economy recover anytime soon?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any improvements to the ag economy in the near term. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights […]
Much of Iowa will see storms at some point today
Storms have been moving into Iowa overnight and this morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says it’s the first round, with more to come. “We’re looking at some possible […]
Moratorium on data centers is pending in northwest Iowa county
Woodbury County leaders are working to impose a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas until they can draft regulations. The issue emerged after the town of Salix voluntarily annexed […]
Final tests show hog virus threat in Iowa was eliminated
State officials say a highly-contagious pig virus has been contained and eradicated. In April, the USDA confirmed five boars shipped from Texas to a central Iowa farm had pseudorabies, which […]
Widespread severe weather; an unseasonably active pattern well underway on parts of the Plains, most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, stormy weather is causing fieldwork delays but maintaining abundant to locally excessive moisture reserves for rapidly developing corn and soybeans. Early Wednesday, some of the heaviest […]
Indiana farmer highlights Soy Checkoff’s role in adding value per acre
The Soybean Checkoff is helping add value to farming operations. United Soybean Board treasurer Don Wyss, who farms in Indiana, says he’s always looking to bring additional revenue to every […]
Sioux Center Health to hold its 75th Anniversary Celebration Next Thursday
Sioux Center Health will celebrate its 75th anniversary next week as the hospital reflects on over half a century of service to Northwest Iowa. CEO Cory Nelson, who spoke with […]
More of an unseasonably cool, wet pattern ahead that dominates much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures east of the Rockies, except for hotter-than-normal weather across the Deep South. Heat will […]