Harvest Report

The USDA released their October 31st Harvest Report indicating the Soybean Harvest in the area is almost wrapped up. Iowa…

Naig Speaks at Dordt University’s Dedication Ceremony

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig spoke at the Dordt University dedication ceremonies for the new agriculture research facilities.  Naig says…

Drought Now Covers All of Iowa

The drought that hit many parts of the Midwest during the spring and summer growing months is expanding.  Iowa Secretary…

ISU Pro Ag Outlook Series

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a four-part webinar series focusing on the outlook of agriculture markets…

Iowa Pork Producers Searching for Producer Leaders

Iowa Pork Producers Association is looking for the next generation of leaders to join the upcoming class of the Iowa…

Dordt University Expands Agriculture Facilities

Dordt University of Sioux Center, Iowa has expanded its agriculture program to include additional facilities for its students.  Dordt is…

Crop Inputs Costs, Drought, Top Concern

The drought, crop inputs, and other farm costs expected in 2023 are top of mind concerns for farmers and ranchers…

Feenstra Talks About Possible Changes to the Next Farm Bill

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says he has heard from farmers within his district say they are deeply concerned about high…

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Wholestone Butcher Shop

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held at Sioux Falls Tuesday for a new pork processing facility.  Wholestone Farms financed the project.  The…

Grassley Writes Letter to EPA Administrator Regarding Ethanol’s Future

November 16th is the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency to act on the renewable fuels standard volume requirements.  u-S…