Iowa

By Cami Koons The Iowa Utilities Commission on Wednesday held its first monthly public commission meeting since August 2023, and heard public comment from landowners opposed to the Summit Carbon …

According to the latest Crop Protection Network (CPN) map, positive cases of southern rust have been reported in 49 Iowa counties this growing season. Southern rust has been confirmed in …

By Cami Koons Corn inched ahead of schedule last week with a reported 18% of Iowa corn acres reaching the dough stage, according to the crop progress and condition report.  …

By Cami Koons Farmers on a virtual town hall with Iowa Farmers Union talked Thursday about the strong partnership they have had with USDA, and the fears they have about …

By Cami Koons PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of Iowa cropland by 2030.  The brands will partner with Practical Farmers of …

According to the latest Crop Protection Network map, positive cases of tar spot have been reported in 26 counties so far this growing season. First reported in the Corn Belt …

In the days after signing an executive order delaying the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until Aug. 1 and sending 14 letters to countries warning them of new tariff rates, President …

According to data compiled by the Successful Farming team, more than 735 acres of Iowa farmland are slated for auction in July 2025. Listings vary in size, from individual tracts …

The Big 12 won’t publish a preseason media poll this summer and has good reason for abandoning the tradition. A conference defined by glorious mayhem should avoid providing fodder for …

By Cami Koons State Climatologist Justin Glisan said the June 23–29 reporting period was the “wettest” of the season, with precipitation totals 2-4 inches above normal in some areas.  While …