Mostly slow holiday week for U.S. export sales as report gets back on schedule
The USDA says export sales were mixed during the week ending January 1st. Corn notched a marketing year low following a handful of cancelations led by unknown destinations. Soybeans were […]
Resiliency drives Iowa Pork Producers’ legislative goals for 2026
Resiliency is the theme for the Iowa Pork Producers as the Association prepares for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. Director of public policy Harrison Furlow says policy priorities are focused […]
USDA report expected to shape commodity prices heading into 2026
An ag economist says next/this week’s supply and demand report will likely set the tone for commodity prices in early 2026. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says there’s been […]
New soybean nematicide could help reduce drought stress in 2026
An agronomist says protecting root systems from Soybean Cyst Nematodes can help crops better mitigate drought conditions. George Huckabee is with Vive Crop Protection. “The root size of the plant […]
FSA urges farmers to act early when considering loan programs
The executive director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many farmers are turning to the agency’s various loan programs to help weather the down ag economy. William Graff says […]
Climatologist watching rain and snow potential this week
A climatologist says there are some strong chances of precipitation across parts of the Upper Midwest heading into the weekend. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for the Iowa Department of […]
E15, RVO clarity among top issues for Renewable Fuels Association
The Renewable Fuels Association is monitoring several key issues in 2026. RFA chief economist Scott Richman says a federal solution for year-round E15 is at the top of the list. […]
Grassley casts doubt on ‘famine to feast’ outlook for farmers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says more ad hoc assistance will be necessary if commodity prices don’t improve this year. During a call with ag reporters Thursday, the Iowa Republican told […]
Managing cows at dry-off has changed
A veterinarian says today’s high-producing milk cows should be managed differently during dry-off than cows from more than a decade ago. Dr. Linda Tikofsky with Boehringer Ingelheim tells Brownfield the […]
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge ‘eat real food’ approach
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have rolled out the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says, “Eat real food.” During a news […]