Hinson pushes Senate to act on E15 and Save Our Bacon Act
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says securing year-round E15 sales and addressing California’s Proposition 12 are among her top agricultural priorities for the remainder of the year. “The Save Our Bacon […]
Vilsack urges action on food waste
As global leaders assess solutions to hunger and food insecurity, the head of the World Food Prize Foundation says the United States must also take a hard look at the […]
Iowa growers receive rains as July winds down
Iowa’s state climatologist says a good portion of the state has received some timely rains this week. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that’s good news for row crop growers in areas […]
Prepping for annual Charity Steer Show for Iowa’s Ronald McDonald Houses
The 44th Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show will be held in just 25 days, during the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The proceeds will again benefit the three Ronald McDonald Houses […]
UI study: E-bike users are hurt more seriously in crashes than conventional cyclists
A University of Iowa study offers new perspectives on accidents involving electric bicycles. The report reviewed some 200 other studies and found no clear evidence e-bike riders crash more often […]
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee considers USDA’s $11.1 billion emergency farm aid request
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the supplemental funding bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate would provide farmers $11.1 billion in emergency relief. “It buys the nation the security that […]
Company pulls plug on plan to store hog waste at western Iowa site
The developer of a western Iowa site for storage of a hog manure product is pulling the plug on the project. A representative of Hawthorn Land Holdings made the announcement […]
Don’t wait to scout for soybean cyst nematode
In this episode of Managing for Profit, OSU Extension’s soybean pathologist Horacio Lopez-Nicora says soybean cyst nematode can cause significant yield loss without any above-ground symptoms. The post Don’t wait […]
USDA: China slightly behind on U.S. ag purchases, but still on pace
China has resumed buying U.S. ag goods, but USDA’s trade chief says the country’s purchases are running slightly behind. Luke Lindberg says because the agreement was signed in May, the […]
Comedian Jason Salmon urges Iowans to ‘stay ornery’ to find happiness (AUDIO)
A comedian whose “Another Weird Week” segments have racked up tens of millions of views online will bring his stand-up act to central Iowa for one night this week. Jason […]