Ag News

Planting Zooms Ahead With Dry Weather

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa farmers took advantage of dry weather this past week to get a lot of planting done. The USDA report shows soybean planting more than doubled

Demand for soy oil driving price to the upside

IARN – When petroleum diesel prices rise, renewable diesel and biodiesel become more competitive. As the crude oil price has climbed in the weeks since the beginning of the war

Drought Conditions Continue Improving

Statewide Iowa (RI) — The U.S. Drought Monitor map out Thursday shows the recent rains are making an impact. Just under 90% of the state is now showing no drought

Farmers Got a Lot of Planting Done Last Week

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Farmers were able to substantially increase the amount of corn and beans planted in the last week. The latest USDA crop report shows corn planting jumped