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CoBank projects increased soybean acres in 2026

IARN – A new report from CoBank said farmers may be planting more soybeans in 2026. Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds, talked about the numbers. Read

Talk of the Town Podcast for February 20th

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest, Kathi Noble of Hartley, talking about a special fundraiser tomorrow night (Saturday, February 21st) in Hartley. Here is today’s Talk of

Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty

IARN – As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would

Talk of the Town Podcast for February 19th

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest, Angela Palmer of Seasons Center for Behavioral Health, talking about an upcoming training in Sibley. Here is today’s Talk of the

Full-scale beef herd rebuild remains on hold

IARN – Typically, when beef prices are at a high level in the grocery store and herd numbers are low, the response is a rebuilding of supply. Nate Kauffman, the

Talk of the Town Podcast for February 16th

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest Ken Versteeg, the Executive Director of the Community Blood Bank, talking about today’s “Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive” that’s going