Ag News

Carbon Pipeline Backers Lobbying Legislators

Primghar, Iowa (RI) — A northwest Iowa farmer who has agreed to let the Summit Carbon pipeline run through his family’s land was part of a group lobbying legislators on

Industry Warns Biodiesel Plants May Idle For Good

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. He says many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and

Latest outlook on soybean oil

IARN – While much of the focus in the USDA WASDE reports centers on row crops such as corn and soybeans, the reports also help provide a snapshot of the

Ernst says loan delays hurt Iowa growth

IARN – Farmers and rural businesses across Iowa are facing growing challenges when it comes to accessing capital. Tight margins, lower commodity prices, and rising input costs are colliding with

Iowa Harvest sets records

Statewide, Iowa (RI) – Data from the U.S.D.A shows Iowa set some records for the 2025 harvest. The report shows a record corn harvest of 2.77 billion bushels, topping the