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Iowa Now Clear of Any Dry Conditions or Drought

Iowa (RI) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows Iowa is now entirely free of drought and abnormally dry conditions. October brought above-normal rainfall to much of the state,

U.S. pork industry saw several wins in 2026

IARN – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has been especially busy this year. The pork industry started winning early this year when the Trump administration released the new Dietary

Boozman optimistic about Farm Bill passage

IARN – Efforts to pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the year may be gaining momentum. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says congressional leaders are making

Rain Slows Iowa Harvest as Corn Reaches 72% Complete

Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — Rainy weather slowed harvest progress across Iowa during the first full week of November, limiting farmers to fewer than two days suitable for fieldwork. According

Naig outlines Iowa agriculture priorities after election

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is preparing for another four years in office following his reelection, but the political landscape around him will look considerably different. With Governor-elect Rob