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Secretary Naig extends popular cattle and conservation working lands project

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced a three-year extension of the popular, farmer-led Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Projec...

2h ago

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 pro...

4h ago

South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

As harvest wraps up in Brazil for the soybean crop, the safrinha corn crop is being planted right behind it. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride s...

22h ago

Many farmers have already signed up for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Several overdue changes are now happening for antiquated systems that farmers have relied on for many years. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production a...

22h ago