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Next week’s heat dome could stress Iowa crops
We’re roughly halfway through the growing season here in Iowa, and there are varying crop conditions across the state. Much of the crop looks very strong currently, but there are some areas struggling with disease, pest, and weather issues. Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomist at Landus Cooperative, said he’s seeing corn growth at the V10 through V14 stages across the state. Bjorklund said the farmers who waited for the optimal planting conditions are seeing more even growth in their fields....
Iowa farmers tell story of American beef to Japanese consumers
Two Iowa farms will be the centerpiece of a U.S. beef marketing campaign in Japan. Chance and Shayne Wiese and their 1904 fifth-generation Herefords farm were the first one featured. Shayne shared the story of their farm and acknowledged the rare opportunity to...
Bankruptcy filings signal ongoing farm financial stress
Farm bankruptcies across the country remain at levels not seen since the disruptions of the COVID era, and legal experts say that should concern producers and lenders alike. While the pace of filings this year is similar to last year, that does not mean the farm...
Grain markets anticipating two major USDA reports
This week will bring us two of the biggest USDA reports of the year- the June Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports. This gives us the first glance into what the 2026 crop should actually look like. Micheal Weidner, director of grain origination and producer...
Top takeaways from June Cattle on Feed Report
The June Cattle on Feed Report offers some of the latest trends from the cattle feedlots. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell provides some details. McConnell explains why there are more cattle in feedlots than a year ago at this time and says a big reason is a...
Costs going higher in 2027
USDA's latest Commodity Cost and Returns report shows production expenses are expected to climb for every major crop in 2026 as global energy and fertilizer market disruptions continue to ripple through agriculture. The report follows months of volatility tied to...
Year-round E15 legislation is still in trouble
There are more warning signs that year-round E15 legislation is in trouble. Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin told USDA Secretary Rollins at a recent hearing that strong influence from interest groups is stalling year-round E15. According to Slotkin, there is...
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Naig details next phase of water quality efforts
Iowa leaders are beginning to roll out the next phase of the state's water quality and conservation strategy following passage of the bipartisan Farm to Faucet legislation earlier this year. The package includes investments in water treatment infrastructure, drinking...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-23-26)
Once again, the weather forecasts in South America are leaning more towards drier weather. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said both Brazil and Argentina should see a lack of rain. McBride said that, once the El Nino weather pattern kicks in more, South...
Senator Grassley discusses Senate Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft
Today the office of Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman released the outline for the Senator’s Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that while he prefers the House version of the farm bill, he is excited to move forward with the...
Boozman releases the outline for Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft
FARM BILL 2.0 BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FEED AMERICA The Agricultural Act of 2026 is built for the people who feed America. A modernized farm bill means more certainty for America’s farm families, rural communities and food supply. TOPLINE Builds upon the Working...
Iowa farmers tell story of American beef to Japanese consumers
Two Iowa farms will be the centerpiece of a U.S. beef marketing campaign in Japan. Chance and Shayne Wiese and their 1904 fifth-generation Herefords farm were the first one featured. Shayne shared the story of their farm and acknowledged the rare opportunity to...
