Farmers Challenged by Persistent ‘Cost-Price Squeeze' Dynamics

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
December 8, 2025 11:47 am

2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll results are now availableThe 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sociology, highlights ongoing economic and policy challenges faced by Iowa’s farmers.

Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
December 5, 2025 11:51 am

Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added GrantsGrants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, made, and raised foods, beverages, and other ag productsDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec.

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.