IARN — Low water levels along the Mississippi River are causing transportation disruptions for agriculture, as the river saw record low levels earlier this month. The lower levels mean less product can flow along the river which limits barge traffic and slows the movement of grain. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains how farmers can help to protect against transportation disruptions like this one.
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Lincoln, Nebraska — The latest report out today (Thursday) shows the amount of drought in Iowa continues to shrink. The US
Washington, DC — The recent crossover outbreaks of avian influenza in cattle in several states have Iowa beef and dairy producers
Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed legislation that creates new labeling requirements for meat and egg alternatives. Starting
Northwest Iowa — Iowa farmers were limited by wet conditions again last week. According to the USDA Crop Progress Report, rain
The April unemployment rate dropped to two-point-eight percent compared to two-point-nine percent in March. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says
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