Ag News

No relief in sight for difficult farm economy

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – Farmers and ranchers are continuing to struggle with a difficult farm economy. Unfortunately, a study from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the economic

NCGA recognizes Rep. Feenstra with President’s Award

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – The National Corn Growers Association recognizes Rep. Randy Feenstra with its highest honor, the President’s Award. Feenstra, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee,

ISU Extension Bringing Farmland Leasing Workshop to Boyden

(KIWA Staff Photo) Boyden, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) With uncertainty surrounding the agricultural economy heading into 2027, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is encouraging both landowners and tenants to

Farmers remain cautious about AI technology

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of agriculture, but many farmers remain cautious about adopting the technology, according to the latest Purdue University

Corn growers press Congress for solutions

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – Corn growers from across the country are in Washington, D.C., this week for the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress and fly in, where

Cattle marketplace continues to grind lower

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – While the grain side of the ag marketplace has seen some price relief in recent days following the most recent USDA reports, soybean purchases

Soybean trends in USDA July balance sheets

(Photo by KIWA Staff) IARN – The recent USDA WASDE report for July provides the latest update for the world and domestic soybean outlooks. USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair