Parts of Iowa have already set September rainfall records
There’s still more than ten days left in September — but it is already one of the wettest in history for some parts of Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says […]
ICA President: High cattle prices don’t guarantee profits
The president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says economic challenges have weighed on many producers. Craig Moss, a producer from Hull, says cattle prices might be high, but that doesn’t […]
Tight supplies continue to restrict cattle placements
Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell sharply in August. The USDA says placements of 1.617 million head were below pre-report estimates, dropping 9% on the year because of lower […]
Prepping for the reopening of Santa Teresa port of entry
Live cattle from Mexico are expected to begin crossing into the U.S. through the Santa Teresa port of entry in New Mexico on September 24th. This marks the first shipments […]
Vance headlines Council Bluffs rally for Iowa GOP candidates
Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally in Council Bluffs today to boost Iowa Republican candidates on the November. Vance also touted the Trump Adminsitration’s record on immigration and tax […]
NPPC remains hopeful for a Prop 12 fix as Senate Farm Bill advances
An Indiana pork producer says the industry remains cautiously optimistic Congress will find a way to address California’s Proposition 12 law in a new farm bill. “We have hope,” she […]
Organic fruit growers gain more specific USDA crop insurance options
Some organic fruit growers can now protect their crops with more specific crop insurance options from USDA. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “We’re trying to be […]
Ag equipment makers adapting to farm cost pressures
Some agricultural equipment companies are finding more affordable ways for farmers to upgrade technology. “It’s moving fast and software and AI is moving even faster.” Jeff Pettit with Canadian-based Haggerty […]
Iowa schools wary of threats involving Cat in the Hat videos
Iowa parents and students are being warned about a disturbing social media trend that features sinister versions of a beloved children’s book character. Estherville Lincoln Central Superintendent Andy Armstead says […]
Agronomist warns of corn stalk issues heading into harvest
An agronomist says there are growing concerns about widespread standability issues in corn this fall. Andy Swanson covers southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa for Wyffels Hybrids. “Just about every hybrid […]