Secretary Naig Opens Sign-Up Window for Iowa's Crop Insurance Discount Program

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
December 3, 2025 11:46 am

Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the  sign-up is now open  for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) annual Crop Insurance Discount Program.

Farmers have 120 days to file indemnity claims after grain dealer bankruptcy

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
December 2, 2025 4:03 pm

By Cami KoonsA Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said farmers have 120 days to file for indemnity if they had unpaid grain sold before Nov.

Fareway and Iowa Farm Bureau "Meat the Need" with Donation to Iowa Food Banks

FAREWAY STORES
December 1, 2025 3:44 pm

Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announced Monday the donation of a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership.

Advanced Beef Cow Calving Clinics to Prepare Producers for Calving Season

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 28, 2025 10:58 am

Four advanced calving clinics will be offered in JanuaryThe  Iowa Beef Center  is offering four Advanced Calving Clinics to help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period.

In-Season Manure Application with Field Irrigation Field Day Set for Dec. 4

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 26, 2025 12:51 am

Learn about research results from an innovative and climate-smart project working to solve nutrient water quality issuesIowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the In-Season Manure Application with Irrigation Field Day on Dec.

4th St. Diner December Menu

4TH ST. DINER
November 25, 2025 12:17 pm

IA Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Receives Notice of Bankruptcy

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
November 24, 2025 3:08 pm

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been notified that Hansen-Mueller Co., of Omaha, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy effective Nov.

4th St. Diner Thanksgiving Meal Reservations needed

4TH ST. DINER
November 24, 2025 3:08 pm

This is a reminder that our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for this Friday. If you have not already made your reservation, there is no time like the present to do so.

Midland Co. Announces Expansion in Shrimp Farms including one in Belle Plaine

VINTON TODAY
November 20, 2025 11:45 am

Midland Co., an emerging leader in land-based shrimp production technology, today announced two major milestones: the launch of its shrimp products in all Fareway Meat Markets and select Fareway grocery stores, and the expansion of its network of independent farms across Iowa and the Midwest.

Cedar Valley Bank & Trust Announces Coulter Graduation Promotion to Executive VP

CEDAR VALLEY BANK & TRUST
November 20, 2025 11:25 am

Cedar Valley Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Eric Coulter has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) during its 74th annual session.