
AFBF concerned about proposed UP-NS rail merger
IARN – The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau

IARN – The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau

IARN – Everybody remembers the diseases issues that plagued the Iowa corn crop last year, but soybeans were able to quietly have a successful year for yields. Chris Pritchett of

IARN – As we have seen over the past couple weeks, the weather in Iowa can change on a dime. According to NOAA, that variability will continue throughout the 2026
IARN – Generally speaking, it was a mild and dry winter season for the United States. And it has left many areas of the country with dryness as the beginning

IARN – Front month soybeans began Monday with a price of $12.14 cents before seeing losses of 70 cents to close at $11.55 and ¼ cents. In addition to continuing
IARN – As planting season quickly approaches, now is not the time for there to be questions about the fertilizer supply. The current problems in the Middle East could have
IARN – 2025 proved to be another strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons. This is three percent shy of the 2024 record,

IARN – The 2026 USDA Prospective Plantings Report is scheduled for release on Tuesday March 31st. The report surveys farmer planting intentions for major crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and

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Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest Crossroads Pavilion General Manager Tricia Meendering, talking about tonight’s St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Pavilion. The St. Patrick’s Day Party

