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Waterloo hosts one of multiple Earth Day tree-planting efforts in Iowa
As part of this week’s Earth Day activities, Iowa-based Trees Forever is holding tree-planting events all over the state, including at an event tomorrow in Waterloo. Erin Carpenter, the group’s
Congressman says E15 critical to farm bill vote
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
“Not very appealing”: low crop prices weigh on Minnesota farmer going into planting
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 decline after reductions, cancelations
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
High urea prices likely to linger
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
Doon Man Seriously Injured in Lyon County Crash Involving Parked Semi
A Doon man was seriously injured in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a parked semi-truck Tuesday night in Lyon County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash
Another oubreak of wildfires scorch Western Corn Belt
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
Another outbreak of wildfires scorch Western Corn Belt
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
USTR: Trade talks aim to expand exports for U.S. soybeans
The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve
Biofuels supporters push for year-round E15 in farm bill amendment
Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for