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Summit Pulls Pair of Sequestration Permits in North Dakota

Summit Carbon Solutions, which seeks to build a carbon capture pipeline across several north Iowa counties, is abandoning two-thirds of…

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Harvest Safety Tips

During fall harvest, it always feels like there is more to be done than the day allows. The urgency that…

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Biofuel Groups React To EPA Small Refinery Exemptions

Biofuel and farm groups are expressing mixed feelings about the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to grant 29 small refinery exemptions…

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Iowa Duck Hunting Season

Iowa’s first duck season of 2026 – the statewide special September teal-only season – opens for nine days beginning Sept.…

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Ag Matters: Excess Moisture Raises Disease Concerns in Soybeans

Heavy rains across the Corn Belt have producers watching soybean fields closely for disease pressure and nutrient deficiencies. Bayer soybean…

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2026 Farm Progress Show

The Farm Progress Show is underway this week in Boone, Iowa. I am at the show today finding local vendors…

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Rural Mainstreet Economy Edges Back Into Growth, Farm Concerns Persist

The Rural Mainstreet Index edged back above growth-neutral in August, but the latest survey still shows significant financial pressure across…

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Seedlings For Sale Now Through May

The State Forest Nursery online store opened for fall 2026 and spring 2027 seedling orders. Choose from a variety of…

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Ag Matters: Biofuel Industry Breathes Easier After EPA Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted a new round of Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, exempting refiners…

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“America’s Dairyland” Herd Numbers Fall Below 5,000

Wisconsin’s dairy herd count has fallen below 5,000 for the first time, highlighting just how dramatically the state’s dairy industry…

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USDA Launches Ranchers First Initiative

The USDA is rolling out a broad package of programs aimed at rebuilding America’s beef herd and strengthening the nation’s…

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National…

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Ag Matters: Effective Parasite Control Is Vital For Feedlots

Parasites and cattle are never a good mix. Tanner Stucky is the general manager of the Tiffany Cattle Company and…

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September is National Chicken Month

Fun fact of the day or I guess, month: September is National Chicken Month. Here are a few things that…

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Congress Returns to Much Unfinished Business in September

Congress returns to much unfinished business this month with huge impacts for agriculture. Lawmakers will again face the job of…

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An Oil Industry Win

President Doanld Trump announced Friday on Truth Social that “The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement…

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IRS announces extension of tax relief for farmers and ranchers affected by drought

The Internal Revenue Service on September 15th issued guidance that provides an extension of tax relief for farmers and ranchers…

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Ag Matters: Dairy Industry Pushes for USMCA Enforcement

Dairy leaders want Canada held accountable under USMCA while preserving the trade agreement. Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Chief Policy Officer…

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Pork Processors Confront Soft Demand

U.S. pork processors are facing growing headwinds. Prices for key products used in further processing continue to weaken, according to…

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Soy Checkoff Invites Farmers to Prove the Quality of Their Crop

Soybean farmers have a free, straightforward way to prove the quality of their crop to the world. Through the Annual…

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