Iowa confirms eighth HPAI case of 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a northwest Iowa commercial turkey flock.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the case...
Weather window provides much-needed harvest opportunity, southwest Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says drier conditions are providing a much-needed opportunity to catch up on harvest.
Mitchell Williamson of Wiota says they’ll be fully...
World Food Prize CEO says fight against hunger far from over
The CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation says recent gains are providing reason for optimism in the fight against global hunger.
Tom Vilsack tells...
Western Iowa fuel disruptions raise harvest concerns
A farmer in western Iowa is concerned isolated fuel shortages could become widespread as fall fieldwork continues.
Kelly Garrett is a crop and livestock producer...
Grassley says potential bridge aid would be in addition to Harvest Fuel Relief
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says Harvest Fuel Relief Program payments will have no effect on a possible second round of Farmer Bridge Assistance.
“It’s two...
Rollins: Mexico trade deal could boost ethanol exports 32%
The USDA is finalizing a trade agreement to increase U.S. ethanol exports to Mexico.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement Monday following a tour...
Iowa growers seeing encouraging yield reports
An agronomist says farmers across Iowa have been working to catch up after excessive rainfall stalled early harvest activity.
“It’s definitely been slow.”
Bruce Battles, head...
National FFA elects 2026-27 officer team at the conclusion of 99th annual National Convention
Six students from across the country have been selected to serve the FFA for the next year.
Josie Jennings of Ohiois the newly elected National...
Meet the 2026 National FFA American Star Award winners
Four students have been awarded the National FFA Organization’s highest honor, the American Star Awards.
The award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding skills...
USDA corn estimate error raises credibility concerns
An ag marketing economist says a data processing error in the USDA’s September 2026 crop production report doesn’t have a market impact but it...
