USDA surprises with corn crop guess, also ups soybeans
The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 U.S. corn and soybean production. Corn is now seen at 16.034 billion bushels, potentially the second largest on record and up 1% […]
Seed industry welcomes USDA support for germplasm system
The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says USDA’s latest investment in the National Plant Germplasm System is a major step forward for agricultural innovation. Andy LaVigne […]
USDA opens 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment with expanded risk protection
A USDA official says recent changes to the Dairy Margin Coverage program could provide dairy producers with additional risk-management tools. Richard Fordyce, the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says […]
Global production constraints likely to keep phosphate fertilizer prices elevated
The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects constraints on global phosphate production to be a long-term issue. David Delaney says tight sulfur supplies and record prices […]
Alton Man Sentenced to Up to 10 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor
(Storm Lake Radio) — An Alton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor in Storm Lake. Dany Duarte, […]
Agronomist urges patience as crop quality picture develops
An agronomy expert says the amount of rainfall that fell across parts of the Midwest during the opening weeks of harvest exceeded expectations. “September is going to be one that […]
Defenders Move Up Four Spots in NAIA Men’s Cross Country Poll
The Dordt University men’s cross country team moved up four spots in the latest edition (Oct.8) of the NAIA Coaches’ poll. Dordt, who was ranked 22nd in the last poll, […]
Defenders Take Over No.1 Spot in Latest NAIA Coaches’ Poll
The Dordt University women’s cross country team took over the No.1 spot in the latest edition of the NAIA Coaches’ poll released by the national office earlier today. Dordt, ranked […]
Good soybean harvest progress in NW Iowa, but corn harvest is at a standstill
Many farmers in northwest Iowa are wrapping up their first full week of the harvest with dry, warm conditions, as the rains finally stopped last weekend and the combines were […]
Ag economist says Ohio’s diesel tax holiday will offer limited relief for the state’s farmers
An ag economist says the recent passage of Ohio’s diesel tax holiday is unlikely to improve the bottom line for the state’s farmers. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says suspending […]