Ag News

Non-food uses for U.S. soybeans

IARN – The livestock industry drives most of the demand for U.S. soybeans, but there are actually plenty of non-food opportunities for soybeans as well. Soybean protein can be used

Soybean meal promotes herd health for U.S. swine

IARN – With the FY2026 budget approved, the United Soybean Board (USB) is looking forward to continuing to drive soybean demand for U.S. soybean farmers. The majority of that demand

Ag Secretary Says Harvest Nearly Complete

Statewide Iowa (RI) – There’s no USDA weekly crop report due to the government shutdown, but the state’s top ag official says the end of the harvest is close. Iowa

USDA to issue full November SNAP benefits

IARN – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to SNAP State Agency Directors informing them that it will be releasing full November SNAP funding. The