Ag News

IARN – As 2025 winds down, it is a good time to look back on the ag economy for the year. On the surface the most basic analysis is that

IARN – A consistent theme for row crop farmers in 2025 was dealing with tight margins. As farmers are earning lower dollar amounts for their commodities but fertilizer prices remain

IARN – Last month’s United Nations Conference of the Parties, or COP30, was attended by an estimated 50,000 people from around the globe. With representation from industry sectors such as

IARN – Health care has become one of the most unpredictable and financially draining parts of rural life. Premiums continue to climb, choices remain limited, and many families in agriculture

IARN – The 2026 American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference is coming up quickly. “Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the 2026 YF&R Conference, set for

IARN – After another year of financial stress and market uncertainty, many farmers are carrying more than just the weight of tight margins. They are also carrying the emotional load

IARN – While the overall number of cattle in the United States remains at extremely low levels, the trend of lower cattle inventories in feedlots is continuing. That is reflected

IARN – As Iowa farmers look back on 2025 and begin planning for the year ahead, trade remains one of the biggest issues shaping the future of agriculture. It has