67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent
National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains,...
Weekend rains boost Iowa crops despite isolated storm damage
Weather had a mixed impact on Iowa crops last week.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says thunderstorms over the weekend brought isolated reports of hail...
Iran fund dispute raises questions for U.S. agriculture
Jim McCormick:
An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s currently...
North Iowa farmer: ‘there’s not a lot on the table’ to improve margins
A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year.
Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and...
Iowa farmer expands conservation efforts
He spoke to Brownfield at a recent Summer Soy Series event hosted by the Iowa Soybean Association.
A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on...
“Very, very, very disappointed”: Iowa Pork CEO reacts to Prop 12 omission
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is dismayed that Proposition 12 language was not included in the Senate Ag Committee draft farm...
Young farmers can succeed despite challenges, Iowa producer says
A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done.
Corey Hillebo raises corn, soybeans, and wean...
Iowa Farm Bureau president urges lawmakers to finish long-awaited farm bill
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is hopeful Congress can maintain momentum on a new farm bill.
Brent Johnson tells Brownfield passage in the House...
Spray drones gaining ground in crop protection
Steinkamp spoke to Brownfield at a WinField United drone application workshop near Story City, Iowa
The role of drones in crop protection is growing.
Tyler Steinkamp...
Senate Ag Committee set to release farm bill draft
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to unveil a comprehensive farm bill text today.
On a call with reporters this morning, Iowa Republican Chuck...
