by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 28, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa farmers have faced a little bit of everything this summer. Extended stretches of heat have increased stress on crops and livestock, while scattered thunderstorms have brought much-needed rainfall to some areas and flooding, hail, and damaging winds to others....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 27, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Southern rust has now been confirmed in several Iowa counties, but crop experts say this year’s situation looks much different than the widespread outbreak growers experienced in 2025. Even so, they caution that producers should continue scouting fields, as...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 24, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in decades, leaving beef supplies historically tight and raising questions about when producers will begin expanding their herds. While economists often point to cattle prices, forage conditions, and producer...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 23, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers continue to face financial pressure as depressed commodity prices and elevated input costs squeeze profit margins across the countryside. As producers look for ways to preserve working capital while still investing in their crops, financing has become another...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Weather has always been one of agriculture’s biggest wild cards, but today’s farmers have more information than ever before to help them understand what is happening in their fields and around the world. Beyond the forecast on your phone or the rain gauge...
