The USDA has announced that the headquarters for the Food Safety and Inspection Service will be moved to Iowa as part of continued reorganization within the agency. As part of

A southwest Iowa farmer says planting is in full swing in his area following some recent rains. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans in Fremont County. “We’ve had some issues

The U.S. House Ag Appropriations subcommittee has passed a partisan USDA budget that would cut funding slightly next year. During this morning’s markup, Republican chair Andy Harris said the proposal prioritizes essential

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says his vote on the farm bill hinges on year-round E15. “To get me to a yes, we’re going to need definitive

Low corn and soybean prices concern southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck. “Crop prices are not very appealing right now, so that weighs on a guy’s mind.” Especially going into planting

Pork export sales dipped to a marketing year low during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says several of key trading partners did buy U.S. pork last week but

An agricultural economist with North Dakota State University says farmers aren’t likely to see relief from high urea prices anytime soon. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food

Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents