Ag News

Record corn crop and supply and use forecasts

IARN – In the latest USDA forecast how is the record corn crop expected to be divided between supply and demand? World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski breaks down

American Farm Bureau applauds WOTUS rule

IARN – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a new rule Monday on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) law. Courtney Briggs, Senior Director

Farm gate receipts are down, farm lending is up

IARN – Third quarter financials continue to demonstrate the tough situation in farm country this year. Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says their

Naig: USDA is back and Iowans stayed committed

IARN – The federal government is back open following the longest shutdown in United States history. Congress reached an agreement late last week, the President signed it, and agencies have

Increased biofuel demand could boost farm economy

IARN – At a time when the farm economy is facing a downward turn, farmers and ranchers are looking for expanded market opportunities. Faith Parum, an economist with the American