Mexico continues to drive U.S. corn export sales
Corn export sales were above average during the week ending October 1st. The USDA says the big buyers of corn were key trading partners Mexico and Colombia. Relatively high corn […]
Slow soybean harvest reveals drought impact in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says it’s been a sluggish and disappointing start to soybean harvest. Rick Schlender says yields are well below trend-line from this year’s drought. “The heat during […]
Fuel costs a key factor for next year’s irrigation budget
A south-central Nebraska farmer says higher fuel costs could raise next year’s irrigation expenses. Randy Uhrmacher says now is usually the time when he locks in diesel fuel. “You’re talking […]
Rock Valley Begins Demolition of First Flood Buyout Home “839 Days” Later
Rock Valley began demolishing the first home in its flood buyout program Thursday, October 8, marking a significant step in the community’s recovery from the June 2024 flood. For Mayor […]
Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and One Health Innovation District expansion aims to strengthen workforce pipeline
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says the development of the One Health Research Institute could help address the industry’s labor shortage. Dr. Bret Marsh says the effort is part […]
Rollins says temporary imports helping consumers at meat counter
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s temporary increase in imported ground beef supplies is helping lower prices for consumers. “We have seen some relief,” Rollins said. Speaking to reporters […]
A good year for the covers
A pair of Illinois farmers say it’s been a good fall for cover crop seeding. Kris Reynolds, who’s finished his corn and soybean harvest in Montgomery County, says he’s begun […]
Tropical systems may impact harvest weather outlook
An ag meteorologist says he’s monitoring some hurricane activity that could impact upcoming weather conditions for Midwestern farmers. Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist with World Weather Incorporated, says Hurricane Isaias […]
New Mrs. Iowa USA devotes platform to mental healthcare access
A southwest Iowa woman was recently selected as Mrs. Iowa USA 2027 and Kindra Weston of Shenandoah is now gearing up to represent Iowa at the Mrs. USA Pageant in […]
New record is set at Anamosa Pumpkinfest at nearly 2,500 pounds
A Minnesota man and his two sons drove more than four hours to haul a massive pumpkin to eastern Iowa for the 38th Annual Anamosa Pumpkinfest — and set a […]