Flesh-eating screwworms head for American livestock

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 31, 2026 4:05 pm

By Kevin HardySouthern states are bracing for a potential invasion of the New World screwworm that could disrupt livestock markets and raise already high meat prices.

Win Big at Freedom 250: SBA Patriot Pitch Competition Offers $1 Million

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
May 31, 2026 4:05 pm

Win Big at Freedom 250:SBA Patriot Pitch Competition Offers $1 Million in Growth Funding by Brad Zaun, SBA Regional Administrator The American story of innovation is rich, complex, and wonderfully diverse.

Gov. Reynolds extends proclamation for ease of access to transportation fuels

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 28, 2026 9:42 pm

Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.

4th St. Diner Menu for June

4TH ST. DINER
May 28, 2026 11:57 am

Webinar to Discuss Pricing, Consumer Value on June 11

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 27, 2026 11:56 am

Food entrepreneurs invited to learn how to improve their product’s value and maintain competitive pricingCottage food producers and food entrepreneurs can better understand what drives customer purchasing decisions at an upcoming webinar, “Make It Worth It: Pricing through Value,” on June 11, from 11 a.

Beef on Dairy Webinar Series Continues on June 16

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 27, 2026 11:50 am

Webinar to discuss calf liver energetics and healthThe June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University.

Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day to Be Held in Rural Sumner June 10

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 22, 2026 12:51 pm

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Sumner on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.

Cropland Rent Shows Little Change for 2026

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 21, 2026 11:54 am

In a year with low crop prices and high production costs, Iowa cropland cash rental rate trends stayed relatively flat across the state. The 2026 state average was $1 lower, or -0.

Weed Science Field Day Is July 1 at Iowa State University Curtiss Farm

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 20, 2026 12:37 pm

Hear the latest on integrated weed management practices, herbicide programs and spray drone technologyThe science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 1 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm.

$50M in Grants: Fueling American Skills and Rebuilding Local Manufacturing

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
May 18, 2026 11:45 am

By Brad Zaun (SBA Regional Administrator - Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)We all remember the backbone of this country—the skilled hands, the innovative minds, and the resilient small businesses that build our modern life.