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USDA APHIS urges stronger biosecurity in Indiana
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to impact poultry producers in Indiana, and a USDA veterinarian says the agency is closely monitoring the outbreak. Dr. Chelsey Shivley with USDA’s Animal and
Feenstra Gets Branstad’s Backing in Iowa GOP Primary for Governor
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is endorsing Congressman Randy Feenstra’s bid to be Iowa’s next governor. Feenstra faces four other Republicans in the June Primary. In a written statement released
Waterloo institution faces uncertain future under proposed cuts
A popular group of tourist attractions in northeast Iowa faces deep funding cuts. The Waterloo City Council is considering slashing the budget of the Grout Museum District by $300,000, around
Regulations, costs on farmers under scrutiny during Michigan House Ag Appropriations meeting
State lawmakers are encouraging officials to address regulatory burdens for farmers within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of a proposed Farm Start program. Representative Mike
Working to Combat Tough to Control Disease Pressure
Another option to control disease in corn and soybeans. In this Managing for Profit, Sabih Javed, U.S. Corn and Soybean Fungicide Product Lead at Bayer Crop Science, discusses how Delaro
A milder period ahead for much of the Heartland; a limited moisture pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be
A mid-winter look / feel continues for some; a Spring-like across most of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cold air—accompanied by snow showers—remains in place from the upper Mississippi Valley into the lower Great Lakes States. Meanwhile, warm weather is returning across the southwestern
Inwood Woman Sentenced on Five Counts of Child Endangerment
An Inwood woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment tied to incidents at a local daycare. According to a press release from the Lyon
Fatal Crash Involving Train Under Investigation in Lyon County
Story Update (3/19/26 at 9:30 am) Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal train versus pickup crash near Lester. The Iowa State Patrol says 39-year-old Kyle Madetzke of Baltic,
Food security leaders push for increased ag research to strengthen global food supply
The Food Security Leadership Council says greater investments in U.S. agriculture research would help lower costs for farmers and consumers while strengthening global food security. Executive Director Anna Neslon tells
