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Secretary Naig presents 2026 Ag Leader Awards for outstanding contributions to Iowa agriculture

Secretary Naig presents 2026 Ag Leader Awards for outstanding contributions to Iowa agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized one individual and two organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the continued success, resilience, and growth of Iowa agriculture during the 14th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner held on March 30 in Ankeny. Secretary Naig presented the Ag Leader Awards to Gov. Kim Reynolds for Outstanding Service to Agriculture; the Great Outdoors Foundation for Leadership in Conservation; and America Needs Farmers (ANF) for Leadership in...

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Mental health pressure builds for Iowa farmers but help exists

Mental health pressure builds for Iowa farmers but help exists

As agriculture heads toward another challenging season, rural health professionals say the mental strain on farmers continues to grow. Market uncertainty, weather concerns, and long hours can weigh heavily on producers. While conversations around mental health have...

Planted acres projections reflect cautious farm economy

Planted acres projections reflect cautious farm economy

USDA economists predict some shifting crop acres as farmers continue to face a difficult economy. As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind. Faith Parum, an economist for...

AI and precision technology gain momentum on U.S. dairy farms

AI and precision technology gain momentum on U.S. dairy farms

Artificial intelligence and precision technology are playing a growing role on U.S. dairy farms as producers seek greater efficiency and ways to manage ongoing labor shortages. Dairy cooperatives and technology firms say AI-driven tools can track milk production,...

Fertilizer outlook for the 2026 growing season

Fertilizer outlook for the 2026 growing season

In what could be a very early season for anhydrous rigs in the Midwest good news is scarce on the fertilizer front. That is according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer for StoneX, who has been keeping a close eye on the price of nitrogen during the winter...

Iowa livestock producers urged to plan ahead for fly season

Iowa livestock producers urged to plan ahead for fly season

As warmer weather approaches, livestock producers may be looking ahead to fly season and considering management strategies that go beyond simply treating adult flies. Many experts say early planning and integrated approaches can help reduce pressure before populations...

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Expanding export markets for U.S. biofuels

Expanding export markets for U.S. biofuels

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden is bullish on export opportunities for U.S. produced biofuels. Vaden was a speaker at this year’s USDA Ag Outlook Forum and says the potential for biofuel exports is ever expanding. Vaden says that U.S. biofuels are a key...

Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

As farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, managing input costs remains a top priority. With tighter margins across much of agriculture, many producers are looking for ways to improve efficiency while still protecting yield potential. Shane Brockhoff, who works...