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Another record-breaking Governor’s Charity Steer Show in 2026

Another record-breaking Governor’s Charity Steer Show in 2026

The 2026 Governor’s Charity Steer Show set a record Saturday by raising $572,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Owen Kahl of Tipton Iowa was one of the exhibitors in the show alongside his celebrity showman former Iowa Hawkeye and NFL Football Player Ike Boettger. Owen tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that his steer Cheese is very mild mannered. The Iowa Ag Radio Network met with Owen at the Des Moines Ronald McDonald house on Friday and he told the network that he...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (7-24-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-24-26)

This week saw another mostly uneventful export sales report, but that is typical for this time of year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn markets are mostly done looking at the old crop sales and have instead shifted their focus to the shipment...

The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The Farm Progress Show is one of the best environments in agriculture to learn about the newest equipment, technology, and innovative management practices. Each year the show rotates between host sites in Boone Iowa and Decatur Illinois and this year the show returns...

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

The United Soybean Board has approved a $122.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027, investing soybean checkoff dollars to expand markets and strengthen demand for U.S. soy. The farmer-led board says funding will support research, promotion, and education across food,...

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

R-CALF says imports hinder herd growth

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...

House approves additional farm aid

House approves additional farm aid

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid as part of its budget reconciliation package. John Newton, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the struggles of the farm economy have made...

USDA moves forward with mandatory relocation despite pushback

USDA moves forward with mandatory relocation despite pushback

The USDA Rural Development Mission Area intends to move nearly 3,000 members of its workforce out of the Washington, DC area, according to a report from Meatingplace. The relocation aims to modernize operations, increase accountability, and ensure federal resources...

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Iowa State Fair just two weeks away

Iowa State Fair just two weeks away

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...

GLP-1 trend fuels demand for U.S. dairy

GLP-1 trend fuels demand for U.S. dairy

Consumer demand is reshaping the dairy industry, introducing new market opportunities for versatile dairy producers. The biggest growth isn't coming from traditional products like cheese and butter. Instead, processors are investing heavily in high-protein milk,...

USDA moves forward with mandatory relocation despite pushback

USDA reminds farmers of important deadlines

USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers that deadlines are approaching for several programs designed to help offset higher input costs, recover from disasters, and strengthen financial protection. The Farm Service Agency says applications for the Assistance for...

Extreme heat impacts the Midwest

Extreme heat impacts the Midwest

Extreme heat has been impacting the western two-thirds of the United States in recent days as crops are in critical stages of growth. One example of the intense heat occurred recently in the badlands of South Dakota says USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Although...