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Delayed ARC/PLC signup gives farmers more time to make 2026 decisions
USDA has opened enrollment for Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2026 crop year. The signup period runs through December 11, much later than usual. Bart
Rock Rapids Native Carter Krull Brings Northwest Iowa Roots to ‘Survivor’
For years, Carter Krull’s family watched Survivor after Wednesday night church, eating pizza and debating how they would handle the challenges on television. Now, the 2020 Central Lyon High School
Akron to Host 26th Annual Scarecrow Festival September 19
The Great Akron Scarecrow Festival will take place at Akron City Park, bringing together regional vendors, family entertainment, and a signature decorating contest. The event is Saturday from 10:00 a.m.
University of Iowa, Iowa State University building projects approved
The University of Iowa has received approval to move ahead with five construction projects, including the renovation or replacement of the Memorial Union parking ramp. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz
Cattle futures lower ahead USDA’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching direct business develop, ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle closed $2.80
USDA encourages farmers to enroll in crop safety net programs, access new base acres
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says more than 30 million new base acres have been added to this year’s crop safety net programs. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “It’s
Latest Fed rate hike could increase borrowing costs for farmers ahead of harvest
An ag economist says the latest increase in interest rates could put added financial pressure on farmers ahead of harvest. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says many producers are
Iowa Cattlemen release ‘Building Iowa’s Cattle Future’ plan
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has set its state policy priorities for 2027. CEO Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield the association’s policy package focuses on strengthening the state’s cattle industry by creating
Soybeans end session mixed as corn, wheat see profit taking
Soybeans were narrowly mixed. Contracts were down early, rallied with a higher move in meal, but as those gains eased, the gains in soybeans did as well. Meal futures were
IATP research shows fertilizer industry benefitting from crises in multiple ways
The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the fertilizer industry is once again utilizing global crises to its benefit. During
