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Bill to legalize psilocybin treatments in Iowa clears committee
A Senate committee has voted to legalize the use of psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Senator Dennis Guth, a Republican from Klemme, said
Market for older cows continues to find strength
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the demand for older cows remains strong. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards says prices for bred
Cover crops reduce herbicide costs, improve weed control
Ag economist and farmer Alan Weber says planting cereal rye in the fall ahead of soybean planting has helped manage herbicide resistant weeds in the next growing season. “Marestail, waterhemp
Ag lender stresses risk management amid market swings and high input costs
An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility in the commodity markets and high inputs are creating a greater need for risk management. Barry Benson, senior vice president with First National Bank
ACE urges action on E15 as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions
There’s no shortage of policy issues to discuss with lawmakers as the American Coalition for Ethanol conducts its annual D.C. fly-in this week. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says members are
Strait of Hormuz closure restricting sulfur trade
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the conflict in the Middle East is impacting the flow of critical minerals out of the Persian Gulf. Veronica Nigh says in
Morningside University in Sioux City selects new president
The interim president at Morningside University in Sioux City is now the full time leader of the school Chad Benson, a Morningside alumnus, started his duties as 14th president of
USDA: Current HPAI outbreak has impacted more than 197 million birds
An animal welfare specialist with the USDA says the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. has reached unprecedented levels. Dr. Chelsey Shivley is a veterinarian and
Rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are increasing transportation costs for farmers
An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting more pressure on the entire supply chain. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University says the transportation
Iowa farmer warns fertilizer price spike puts growers in financial crunch
A farmer in southwestern Iowa says rising fertilizer prices have growers in a tough spot. Kevin Ross raises corn, soybeans, and cattle near Underwood – and is a past president
