Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries
The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says there’s growing concern about global phosphate fertilizer supplies. “It’s a thing that farmers need to keep an eye on […]
2026 broiler placements remain faster than 2025
Hatchery numbers continue to imply increased chicken production in 2026. The USDA says 254 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 501,000 less than the previous week, but up 1% […]
Cattle group backs possible USMCA withdrawal, calls for stronger import protections
As talks between the United States, Mexico, and Canada continue, President Trump recently said the US may not renew the USMCA trade deal. Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, the […]
Economist says beef-on-dairy trend could explain variances in USDA cattle placements
In recent months the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report has shown inconsistencies in the number of cattle being placed into feedyards. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says beef […]
Persistent rains improve soil moisture across Eastern Corn Belt, raise quality concerns
A grain elevator manager in the Eastern Corn Belt says continuous rains are on the verge of being too much. Tom Butler with ADM tells Brownfield, “In general, our crop […]
Pella Completes Helicopter Lift for Major Climate Control Upgrade at Sioux Center Facility
A helicopter installation team completed a major milestone in a climate control improvement project at Pella’s Sioux Center facility last week, lifting 36 rooftop units onto the building in less […]
2026 FIFTH Iowa Girls High School Softball Rankings
Class 5A School Record LW 1 Waukee Northwest 25-1 1 2 Ankeny Centennial 26-1 2 3 West Des Moines Valley 19-5 3 4 Dallas Center-Grimes 20-2 4 5 Cedar Rapids […]
Ethanol production, demand signals mixed on week, year
U.S. ethanol production numbers were mixed. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.09 million barrels per day, 12,000 less than the previous week due to a dip in […]
BBB: Iowans need to be wary of ‘free’ trials that could end up costing a bundle
Iowans who sign up for a free trial of a streaming video service or an online video game may not realize that once the trial ends, they’ll be charged for […]
BBB: Iowans need to be wary of free trials that could end up costing a bundle
Iowans who sign up for a free trial of a streaming video service or an online video game may not realize that once the trial ends, they’ll be charged for […]