Iowa’s rural economy declined sharply in March, down more than 10 points, as employment slowed, according to a survey of rural bank managers.
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa, released Thursday, fell to 46.7, …
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a new partnership aimed at expanding the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. This partnership will deploy two …
Farmers could see tighter profit margins in 2023 with some countries reducing their import of U.S. products. This will result in decreased demand and could cause the high commodity prices seen in recent years to …
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program has announced the launch of its community-supported agriculture (CSA) boxes for the 2023 season. The program, which is part of LSI’s Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, supports former …
The Iowa Ag Expo is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for its 103rd year on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. With 98 new exhibitors and the addition of more booths in …
The value of Iowa’s tillable farmland plateaued during the last half of 2022 but prices remain at historic highs, according to research by Iowa Appraisal. Land values rose 13.4% in 2022, with the average statewide …
The longtime owners of the Berry Patch Farm near Nevada have been named the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award winners by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Dean and Judy Henry will receive the award during the …
Grain company Landus announced it has hired industry veteran Bruce Vernon to launch a venture to extend the intellectual capital and capabilities of Landus into new markets. According to a news release, Vernon joined the Landus executive …
Kemin Industries has named Jason Shelton global vice president of research and development of its pet food and rendering technologies business unit. According to a news release, Shelton will join the Kemin Nutrisurance leadership team. Before joining …
Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: John Deere is partnering with Iowa State University to test methods of sustainable farming, the company announced Wednesday. Through the strategic partnership, Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. and ISU will establish …
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