Judge blocks SNAP waivers for Iowa and other states
A federal district court judge has blocked waivers given to Iowa and five other states on how federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits can be used. Iowa’s waiver […]
Support for USMCA renewal coming from all sectors of ag
From inputs to exports, voices from across American agriculture continue to tout the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. Veronica Nigh, chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute, says Canada provides […]
Recent moisture helps, but drought concerns remain across Central Plains
Some producers in the Central Plains say that despite recent moisture, the on-going drought continues to impact crop conditions and feed supplies. Southwest Nebraska farmer Roric Paulman says his corn […]
Minnesota Corn leader urges Senate to act on year-round E15
A south-central Minnesota farmer who owns shares in a local ethanol plant is encouraged by congressional movement on year-round nationwide E15. Tim Waibel grows corn and soybeans near Courtland and […]
Research shows corn fungicide application at tasseling pays off most often
As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. Tyler Harp with Syngenta tells Brownfield research indicates an […]
Sioux County Places One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers, Battery Storage Projects
Sioux County supervisors have approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers and battery energy storage systems in the county’s unincorporated areas as officials work to better understand the potential […]
Labor shortages continue to strain U.S. dairy farmers, industry pushing for long-term reform
Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. Brian Rexing, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Indiana, says the industry is being forced to deal with limited […]
New Study Highlights Dordt’s Economic Footprint in Sioux County
A new economic impact study found that Dordt University generated $163.3 million in added income for the Sioux County economy during the 2024-25 fiscal year and supported nearly 2,000 jobs […]
Senate Ag Committee set to release farm bill draft
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to unveil a comprehensive farm bill text today. On a call with reporters this morning, Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley thanked committee chair John […]
Episode 118 – Del Knobloch Part 1
Del Knobloch shares about his son, Jeff, a family practioner who died by suicide in 2016.