Ag News

Next week’s heat dome could stress Iowa crops

(Photo by KIWA Staff) We’re roughly halfway through the growing season here in Iowa, and there are varying crop conditions across the state. Much of the crop looks very strong

US Supreme Court Rules in Roundup Case

Washington, D.C. (RI) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Bayer cannot be sued for failing to warn people that the weed-killer Roundup could cause cancer. The decision comes

Cost of July 4th Cookout Up, But Below Inflation

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Farm Bureau economist Christopher Pudenz says a study by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the classic Fourth of July cookout will

Premium opportunities for row crop markets

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – Unlike commodity crops, farmers growing premium crops can demand higher prices, with some of them being hard to grow, while others are not. Kelsey

South American Weather and Crop Update (6-23-26)

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – Once again, the weather forecasts in South America are leaning more towards drier weather. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said both Brazil and Argentina