Local, State & Ag News
Grassley urges action on E15 and renewable fuel volumes
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says federal biofuels policy can help generate more domestic market opportunities for U.S. farmers. During a press call Tuesday, the Iowa Republican said Congress needs to
Fertilizer price spike could shift crop rotations in 2026
A market analyst says the run-up in fertilizer prices due to the Middle East conflict may have some farmers reconsidering their crop rotations this year. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm
Casey’s CEO talks about Iran war impact on gas prices
The leader of the Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain says he’s not worried at this point about gas sales despite what is happening with Iran. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says
New Testament Herbicide Targets Early-Season Weed Control in Corn and Soybeans
At Commodity Classic 2026, Helena Product Manager Paul Sauer discussed a new herbicide designed to help growers stay ahead of tough weeds early in the season Sauer tells Brownfield the
GDM Seed Brand Realignment Aims to Deliver Local Focus and Consistent Results for U.S. Farmers
A major brand restructuring by GDM Seeds is designed to bring a stronger regional focus and more consistent results to farmers across the U.S. Dave Hoy, Agronomy Manager for AgriGold,
Rock Valley Police Seeking Help Solving Car Burglary
The Rock Valley Police Department is asking for the public’s help to try to solve a crime. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says that around 11:00am yesterday the Rock Valley
The Risks of AI in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Balance Technology with Experience
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology
MOC Looks to More Training After Reports of Racist Comments
A northwest Iowa school district plans to provide more training after community complaints of racism from students. During the school board meeting M-O-C Floyd Valley student Itzel Benitez says her
UPL Launches Intrava DX Herbicide and Grower Finance Program While Helping Farmers Tackle Resistant Weeds and Southern Rust
Farmers continue to face mounting challenges—from tightening operating budgets to herbicide-resistant weeds and unpredictable disease pressure. At the 2026 farm show season, UPL is highlighting several tools designed to help
Big changes, with severe storms, snow for parts of the Corn Belt; calmer weather on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, overnight thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage from Missouri into northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Hail up to 6 inches in diameter was reported near
