by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 4, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The current farm economy continues to put financial pressure on many producers. While government assistance has helped offset some losses, several years of tight margins have left many farm operations facing difficult financial decisions. Legal experts say recognizing...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 3, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With crop margins remaining tight, farmers are looking for every opportunity to make the most of each input dollar. Digital agriculture tools are becoming a larger part of that effort, helping growers use field-level data and predictive modeling to make more informed...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 31, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa is putting an agricultural spin on the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Rather than centering its signature event around Independence Day, state leaders have planned an America 250 Harvest Festival this October to recognize Iowa’s agricultural...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 30, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With just two weeks until the Iowa State Fair opens, excitement is building for one of Iowa’s signature summer traditions. As county fair season begins to wind down, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says those local fairs continue to connect Iowans with...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 29, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa farmers continue adopting conservation practices at a record pace, and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says new state investments will help keep that momentum going. During a recent interview, Naig said conservation remains one of the department’s top...
