Grassley is lobbying other Republicans to okay Blanche as attorney general
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche will be confirmed this week, despite questions from fellow Republicans about Blanche’s actions on behalf of President […]
Two decades later, western bean cutworm control is now standard across Great Lakes
A field crops entomologist says western bean cutworm management has made significant strides since it first reached the Great Lakes region 20 years ago. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells […]
Indiana farmer says wide range of crop maturity could complicate harvest windows
A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned widespread crop variability could impact harvest timing this fall. Kevin Cox says crop conditions differ across the state. “The early planted stuff is […]
Grassley sees momentum in USMCA talks, welcomes Mexico trade progress
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability […]
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0250 to $0.6550. Four sales were reported ranging from $0.6550 to $0.6675. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.5550. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.54 to $1.5650. Cheese […]
Economist says recent cattle price declines don’t necessarily signal a long-term downturn
An ag economist says it’s been a tough couple of months for the cattle complex. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension tells Brownfield the five area price is currently about $230 per hundredweight. “This […]
New contest showcases youth interest in grazing systems
The vice president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a recent first-of-its-kind contest is designed to encourage more youth involvement in the world of grazing. Trevor Toland, who raises […]
Dale Vander Berg
Sioux Center Mayor
Hot July brings pollination concerns
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says most of the U.S. corn crop is pollinating in less-than-ideal conditions. Eric Snodgrass says much of the Corn Belt saw high […]
2026 IGCA All-State Softball
The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has released its All-State Softball Teams. CLASS 1A Second Team: Hallie Bunkers Remsen St. Mary’s Third Team: Mia Matgen Remsen St. Mary’s Honorable Mention: Kennedy […]