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Dordt Receives REAP Grant to Expand Prairie-Themed Educational Board Game Across Iowa
Dordt University has received a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Education Grant aimed at expanding environmental education opportunities in Iowa classrooms and libraries through a game-based learning project centered on
Lahn Defeats Feenstra for GOP Governor Nomination; November Matchups Set Across Iowa
Congressman Randy Feenstra conceded the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday night, speaking to family, friends, campaign staff, and supporters gathered at The Grain House in his hometown of Hull. The
Turek wins Democratic Primary, Hinson GOP nominee for Iowa’s US Senate seat
Iowa Democrats have selected State Representative Josh Turek to face Republican Ashley Hinson for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. “Iowa sure does love an underdog and we have done it
Lahn edges past Feenstra to win Iowa GOP Primary for governor
Businessman and first-time candidate Zach Lahn has narrowly won the Iowa GOP’s nomination for governor, finishing less than a percentage point ahead of Congressman Randy Feenstra with 98 of 99
Latest New World screwworm detection in Mexico prompts USDA to reinforce surveillance and prevention efforts
The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States. New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that eats the flesh of
Milk futures remain strong for now
A market analyst says the milk futures market still looks good in the near months. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the Class IV milk which primarily goes towards butter
Iowa’s top election official does not expect turnout record in ’26 Primaries
The latest information from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office shows at least 68,000 Iowans cast their primary ballots early, before in-person voting began this morning at precincts around the
Farm Bureau explores possible Dairy Margin Coverage adjustments
Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking at ways to improve the federal safety net programs like the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Particularly last year, feed
Corn growers urge support for USMCA as “unprecedented” review nears
The National Corn Growers Association is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ahead of this summer’s review of the trade deal. NCGA director of public policy for
Soybeans, corn see pressure from development weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 66% of U.S. beans are good to excellent, down 1% on the year, but still good. Crush margins are solid and the
