Isolated Portions of Northwest Iowa Pummeled with 20 Inches of Rain in August

The National Weather Service shows isolated areas of Iowa saw more than 20 inches of rain during the month of August. But with much of the summer and month being dry for northeast Iowa, the change was a sudden switch.

Hurricane Ida Shutters Ag Exports with No Clear Timeline on How Long Shipping Delays Could Last

Hurricane Ida packed a punch of 150 mph winds this weekend, crippling grain shipping facilities in a key export area along the lower Mississippi River. Now it's a question of how long export activity could be shuttered.

Once, Twice, Sold! 80 Acres in Iowa Sold for $22,600 Per Acre, Sets New State Record

The bull run on Iowa farmland continues to play out in August. Less than two weeks after an Iowa farm sold for $19,000 per acre, a new record sale of $22,600 per acre was posted on Friday.

NO, Oats Do NOT Know & Lumber Prices Have No Bearing On Grain Values

Oats don’t really know anything about any other commodity, and since lumber is not a food or feed commodity it isn’t similar enough to compare. Therefore, using oats or lumber futures as a trading indicator for corn price direction probably isn’t a good idea, says Jon Scheve.

2022 EWA Trailblazer Award

This award is given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. Entrants are judged on agricultural advocacy (50%), farm business innovation (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 1.