NCBA Seeks To End Estate Tax


Soil moisture reserves in the Upper Midwest are the driest they have been in three decades.

Soy Association Wins Marketing Recognition


The awards recognize the best advertising, marketing and communications initiatives.

Wind Energy Industry Expands In NW Iowa



The Rock Island Clean Line project will ultimately provide enough wind energy to power 1.4 million homes.

Ohio Ethanol Plants Wary Of Damaged Corn


Heavy autumn rains in the Eastern Corn Belt caused the fungal problems.

Biodiesel Production Sets Record


Production of nearly 1.1 billion gallons swamped the previous record of 690 million set in 2008.

POET To Turn Down Government Loan Guarantee


Company says the DOE loan will become “unnecessary” in light of the new partnership.

Cattle Report Shows Shrinking Placements


Placements during December were 6 percent below 2010.

Annie's Project Comes To Northwest Iowa


Program designed to help farm women develop management and decision making skills.
 

Farm Program SignUp Begins


Signup deadline in June 1.

China Demand For U.S. Soy Revived


Last week China bought 10 cargos of U.S. soybeans.

February Looks To Be Warm - Weather Service


Warm winter weather in the United States should continue into February. 

Texas Cotton Area May See Repeat Of 2011 Weather


Climatologist says Texas could be dealing with drought issues well into the spring and summer.

O'Brien Lowers Argentine Corn Forecast


The firm cut corn harvest potential in Argentina by 5 to 7 million tons.

December Was Warmer Than Normal


Temperatures for the month averaged 6.9 degrees above normal.

Support For Ethanol Seen In Caucus Results


Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum each expressed support for the federal renewable fuels standard.