The impact of President Trump’s announced soybean deal with the European Union is unclear. U.S. soybeans are already sold in Europe and China’s market for soybeans is far larger than the European Union’s. “Hopefully our ability to market our products to other countries besides China will be improved and will at least offset some of […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Kim Reynolds and Congressman Rod Blum joined President Trump today for a northeast Iowa event that Trump used to tout their campaigns, while Democrats suggested the two Republicans were afraid to publicly confront Trump on trade. Trump referred to Blum by the wrong name shortly before the president gave Blum’s opponent a nickname. “I’d like […]Powered by WPeMatico
It’s been a challenging growing season for farmers in many parts of Iowa, for a variety of reasons. In north-central Iowa, crops were planted late due to snow and persistent heavy rains this summer caused ponding and drowned-out spots in many fields. But Brent Renner, who’s farms near Klemme, says much of the corn that […]Powered by WPeMatico
President Donald Trump today said the United States “has all the cards” as his administration seeks to re-negotiate trade agreements around the globe. “We don’t have one trade deal that’s any good. Between NAFTA, which was a horrible deal and we’re getting close on that, but we’re making it good,” Trump said during an appearance iu northeast […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa State University will be the “virtual” home for a national effort to coordinate research of drug-resistant “super bugs.” Paul Plummer of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has a doctorate in veterinary microbiology. He’s been part of a task force that’s worked for the past three years to develop the plan for the […]Powered by WPeMatico
The southeast Iowa town of Sigourney is hosting an overnight stop for RAGBRAI riders for the first time in 23 years. Sigourney resident Staci White is hoping bicyclists have a better time than they did in 1995, as the ride to the Keokuk County town is remembered as one of the most difficult days on […]Powered by WPeMatico
It’s been two-and-a-half years since a young woman from Council Bluffs was killed in a car accident in Omaha, a crash caused by a man who was in the country illegally. Twenty-one-year-old Sarah Root had been an organ donor since first getting her driver’s license at age 16. Now her mother, Michelle Root, says she’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
One of the key organizations that helps those impacted by natural disasters was itself a victim when the massive tornado struck downtown Marshalltown last week. Salvation Army Captain Pam Kasten says their building was right in the path of the tornado. “We have a large community center there with a gymnasium and classrooms, a kitchen […]Powered by WPeMatico
A new report estimates more than one-million acres of soybeans have been accidentally damaged by the use of dicamba herbicide despite strict usage rules. Iowa State University Extension weed specialist and Agronomy Professor Bob Hartzler says the big increase in pesticide misuse cases indicates a stewardship problem. Hartzler says he’s talked to several farmers, including […]Powered by WPeMatico
