Local, State & Ag News
Minnesota farmer works to get fall cover crops seeded as harvest approaches
A southwest Minnesota farmer is making progress seeding fall cover crops. Bryan Biegler is a strip-till corn and soybean grower from Lake Wilson. “A lot of our covers have been
Nurturing soil microbes improves nitrogen efficiency
The vice president of agronomy with Sound Agriculture says taking steps to boost soil biology is key to maximizing nitrogen efficiency in corn. Jeff Divan tells Brownfield, “Fertilizer applied in
Southwest Iowa farmer sees trucking costs rise with diesel prices
Fuel surcharges are helping a southwest Iowa farmer who runs a trucking business. Kelly Garrett grows corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and has a 1,000-head cow/calf herd. “With the trucking contracts
Analyst says corn, soybean rally could improve farm margins
A grains and oil seeds analyst says recent strength in corn and soybean futures could give farmers a chance to improve their bottom lines. Bree Baatz with Terrain says
U.S. corn quality earns praise from South Korean buyers
A Nebraska farmer says the quality of U.S. corn has helped keep American producers competitive in global markets. Matt Sullivan recently hosted a team of 20 South Korean buyers, end
Sioux County Advances Proposed Data Center Rules, Plans September 29 Hearing
Proposed regulations for data centers in Sioux County are headed to the Board of Supervisors, with a September 29 public hearing planned as the first of three readings before a
Iowans balk at gas price bounce, and diesel is more expensive than ever before
Iowa motorists may be rethinking any planned autumn road trips after gasoline prices took another jump this week, while diesel prices have again hit a record high. AAA-Iowa reports the
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association unveils 2026 legislative priorities
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association plans to ask the 2026 Iowa legislature to cap and limit interest rates in Iowa’s Beginning Farmer Program. Bryan Whaley, the association’s CEO, said eligibility rules
A mild to warm pattern to continue for many; a drier pattern ahead for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall
Temps vary in a wide-range across the Heartland; a wet pattern underway across parts of the Plains & Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, active weather has shifted northward, as widespread showers are affecting the upper Midwest. Rain across the northwestern Corn Belt is helping to replenish soil moisture but
