Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index drops nearly 11 points
A Creighton University survey of rural bank CEOs in Iowa and other Midwest states finds views of the economy sinking for the fifth time in the past six months. Creighton’s […]
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Report rates 19% of large and mid-sized Iowa farming operations financially vulnerable
A new report shows net farm income in Iowa dropped by 53% between 2022 and 2024. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa State University and the Iowa Bankers Association commissioned […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: The Importance of Mid-Year Financial Checkups
A mid-year financial checkup can help farmers stay on track before the busy harvest season arrives. Austin Bailey, a commercial livestock lender with FCS Financial, says reviewing finances now allows […]
Corn Growers Recognize Rep. Randy Feenstra with President’s Award
(NCGA) — The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) with the President’s Award on Wednesday, July 15, during its summer Corn Congress meeting in Washington. Feenstra, […]
Dordt professor’s memoir asks: ‘Can you prove a miracle?’
A 65-year-old Dordt University professor has published three academic books about politics, but his fourth book is about his own survival from a severe brain infection when he was four […]
Lab focused on water quality of Iowa’s Great Lakes sees $6M addition
A major expansion is underway at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in the Iowa Great Lakes area. The environmental research and education center on the shores of West Okoboji offers hands-on […]
Hawarden Library Receives Tier 3 Accreditation from the State of Iowa
The Hawarden Public Library has announced that they are once again a fully accredited, Tier 3 library. The Hawarden Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined […]
That ‘explosive’ intestinal sickness is in Iowa, but it’s not considered an outbreak
Iowa is among at least 34 states where cases of a parasitic illness are being reported that causes severe intestinal distress, what some are calling explosive diarrhea. State health officials […]
China demand, weather driving markets
Market analyst Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says he’s encouraged by recent steps by the U.S. and China to ease trade tensions. He tells Brownfield both countries seem ready to […]