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Farm profitability remains key concern for Iowa farmers
As farmers continue to face tight margins, the president of Iowa Farm Bureau says boosting profitability is job one. “That’s really derived from challenges on either side of the balance
EPA proposal would end DEF deratements; public comment ends August 29
The regional administrator for the U.S. EPA Region 7 says the public comment period is closing soon on a proposal to end to the Diesel Emission Fluid system deratements. Jim
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 25, 2026
Sep. corn $5.00 and 1/2, up 9 centsSep. soybeans $12.28, up 12 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, unchangedSep. soybean oil 67.52, up 39 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.85 and 1/2, up 3
July poultry production rises on chicken numbers
Poultry production was higher last month. The USDA says 4.844 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July, rising 4% on the year, with a 5% gain in chicken
Bridge over Willow Creek honors fallen Sioux County soldier
Family, fellow veterans and community leaders gathered Monday to honor the memory of a Sioux County soldier who was killed twenty years ago to the day. A sign on the
Iowa home sales drop 16% from June to July
The median price for an Iowa home sold in July climbed to $280,000, nearly 11% higher than the same month a year ago. Data from the Iowa Association of Realtors
Farmers search for margin opportunities amid rising costs
A southwest Nebraska farmer says the ongoing financial pressure raises several questions ahead of the 2027 crop year. Roric Paulman of Sutherland and says out-of-control input costs create some very
Improving nitrogen efficiency could help farmers boost returns on fertilizer investments
Using enhanced efficiency fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute, says EEFs help farmers better manage crop nutrients. “We have major
Biological seed treatments pushing productivity
Advancements in biological seed treatments are bringing noticeable returns to some corn and soybean growers. Alex Renk, soybean and alfalfa portfolio lead with Renk Seed, says not all biologicals are
Grassley: New tariffs on Canada could hurt US economy, national security
The prices Iowans pay for gasoline and groceries are already sky high, but new tariffs on goods coming from Canada will push costs still higher on everything from alcohol to
