
Farmers reaching limits of fertilizer efficiency
IARN – Farmers are being asked to do more with less, especially with fertilizer. With input costs remaining a concern and profit margins already stretched thin, producers are looking for

IARN – Farmers are being asked to do more with less, especially with fertilizer. With input costs remaining a concern and profit margins already stretched thin, producers are looking for

Iowa (RI) — The latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University shows economic conditions in rural Iowa and nine neighboring states remained below growth-neutral levels in October, marking the fifth

IARN – After a few very busy weeks of market news, this week has been much slower. As a result, the markets haven’t had much to trade on so far.

IARN – Strong consumer demand continues to support the cattle market, even as producers manage historically small herd numbers and tighter supplies. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

IARN – Senate Majority Leader John Thune told the media in recent weeks that he intends to pass the GOP farm bill before the end of the year, even if

IARN – The National Pork Board (NPB) recently formed six producer-led advisory committees tied to its strategic plan. The Domestic Marketing Advisory Committee helps strategize market growth across channel partners

Iowa (RI) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley says a new farmer bailout program will be an enormous help for farmers facing high diesel prices and rising production costs. The U.S.

Iowa (RI) — Iowa farmers made significant progress in the fields last week, with the soybean harvest now more than halfway complete. The latest USDA crop report shows soybean harvest

Northwest Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — Northwest Iowa experienced another round of rain and colder nights last week as Iowa farmers continued working through a harvest season that remains roughly

IARN – Demand for U.S. pork is reaching new heights in Central America, which has been one of the fasting growing regions in recent years. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)