by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 1, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
California has built its reputation on being a leader in environmental policy, but when it comes to fuel choices, it remains the lone state refusing to allow sales of E15. The ethanol blend, which contains 15 percent ethanol and has been proven to reduce greenhouse...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 30, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It was anything but a typical growing season, with shifting weather patterns and disease pressure forcing farmers to make quick, difficult decisions in their fields. For many, the call was not just about agronomy but also economics, as tighter margins made another...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 29, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
From war zones to shipping lanes, the ripple effects of geopolitical tension are reaching all the way back to Iowa’s farm gates. Farmers aren’t just watching world headlines for grain prices anymore—they’re also seeing how conflicts, trade disputes, and policy shifts...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 26, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As fall settles in across the Midwest, the return of migratory birds is once again raising concerns about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or H5N1. Neighboring states have already confirmed new cases of the virus, a reminder that the threat remains present...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 25, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa’s trade mission to India is paying early dividends, as the state continues to build on connections forged during Governor Kim Reynolds’ recent visit. Last week, we looked at the broad opportunities between the U.S. and India. Today, we turn to the state-to-state...
