U.S. Senate candidate Hinson questions opponent’s Iowa House voting record
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, the Iowa Republican Party’s candidate for the U.S. Senate, used her speech at the Des Moines Register’s Political Soapbox yesterday to question her Democratic opponent’s voting record […]
Hegseth headlines fundraiser for Iowa Congressman Nunn during Iowa State Fair
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds Monday afternoon to honor Iowa veterans and make the case for a 40% increase […]
Iowa Natural Resource Commission approves trail camera ban
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission approved a new rule on the use of trail cameras at their meeting last week. The DNR’s Chris Ensminger says the new rule prohibits the […]
State health officials tracking measles outbreak in southern Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports an an outbreak of at least 12 measles cases in southern Iowa. The Department says there is evidence of person-to-person spread […]
Cattle, hog futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads. October live cattle closed $.10 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $.02 higher at $218.40. […]
66% of Minnesota corn, 67% of soybeans rated good to excellent
A southern Minnesota farmer says he’s optimistic about harvest later this fall. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont. “Of course August makes the soybeans, but the corn really […]
78% of Iowa corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
An Iowa-based agronomist says it’s been an impressive growing season in his coverage area. Greg Sheperd with Beck’s says crops in southeast Iowa look phenomenal. “It was a little bit […]
Soybeans up domestic demand, some weather concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Domestic demand continues to be solid, with the July NOPA member crush up on the month and year. The crush was […]
Tighter milk supplies raise concerns for future dairy production
A dairy market analyst says tighter milk supplies could have an impact on the industry’s ability to produce dairy products moving forward. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat is making […]
Missouri Founding Farms recognized for generations of family ownership
Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms at the Missouri State Fair. Andy Clay, the vice-president of Missouri Farm […]