Local & State News
Farmers looking beyond traditional row crops
Some farmers fear current farm policy is limiting efforts to diversify operations. Jerry Skees, is a farmer and retired ag economist in central Kentucky. “We’ve created public policy with unintended consequences
Farmer documentation key to accessing potential 45Z benefits
The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However,
Higher corn prices expected to drive swine finishing feed costs in 2027
An ag economist says higher corn prices are expected to increase feed costs for pork producers next year. Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says finishing feed costs are
New swine transportation research working to identify practical disease prevention tools
New research from the National Swine Health Strategy could help producers limit the spread of disease. Dr. Megan Hood with Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting says researchers are looking at
First commercial HPAI case reported in Wisconsin as fall migration begins across Upper Midwest
Wisconsin has confirmed its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry flock as the disease moves across the Upper Midwest. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells
Rollins rolls out new biofuels strategy to expand ethanol exports and grow renewable energy markets
The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the American Biofuels Trade Outlook has four key pillars,
Study: Iowa is at an energy crossroads due to fast-rising power demand
Electricity demand in Iowa is growing like never before, and a study says that’s largely due to the proliferation of data centers for AI and cloud computing. The 16th annual Iowa
Nonfat dry milk tops $2 as cash dairy prices move mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7625. Two sales were reported ranging from $0.76 to $0.7625. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150
Public safety officials and NRA weigh in, while two major Iowa groups don’t endorse in governor’s race
Rob Sand, the Democrat who’s running for governor, is touting endorsements from five dozen current and former public safety officials, including seven county attorneys. Fremont County Peter Johnson, a Democrat
Wyffels: fine-tuning inputs can help protect corn margins
Corn farmers are scrutinizing every input expecting margins to be tight again next year. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says fall soil tests can help inform fertilizer decisions.
