Dry conditions remain in northwest Iowa, but they have continued to shrink in the September rains. The area of moderate ...

Private well owners can receive free water testing and may qualify for assistance with plugging, rehabilitation, and shock ...

Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year […] ...

An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35 […] ...

The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. […] ...

Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that […] ...

Sioux Center Health’s Jeanne Kleinhesselink discusses harvest stress, signs farmers may be struggling, and ways friends and ...

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between ...

A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr […] ...

A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that […] ...

The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not […] ...

A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter ...