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Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for Iowa. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career opportunities.

Iowa Ag News Headlines

John Deere Plant Closures Signal Ongoing Challenges in Agriculture

John Deere and Nutrien have announced facility closures and production...

Iowa 4-H STEM AgriVenture Inspires Future Agricultural Leaders

Iowa 4-H's STEM AgriVenture program connected students with global...

Ag Pest Control Training for Safer Farming Practices

Continuing instruction courses help agricultural professionals stay...

Stay Independent with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients that support...

George Howard Clarke To Be Honored In 2026 Gold Star Hall Ceremony

George Howard Clarke, an Iowa farmer and World War II navigator, will...

Pollinator Field Day Highlights Benefits of Pollinators in Agriculture

The Pollinator Field Day will educate attendees about pollinator...

Iowa Ag Leadership Conference Inspires Future Ready Agricultural Leaders

The Iowa Ag Leadership Conference will offer leadership training,...

USDA Grants Boost Growth for Iowa Beef Producers

USDA is providing grant funding to Iowa agricultural businesses through...

Grape Pomace Shows Promise as Natural Sausage Preservative

Researchers are investigating grape pomace as a natural preservative...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Monday, November 9, 2026

USDA Christmas Market Puts U.S. Farm Products in the Spotlight

Christmas trees, specialty meats, honey, cheeses and other farm products will showcase the role American agriculture plays in holiday traditions.

Monday, November 9, 2026

Farm Lenders See Growing Financial Divide Across U.S. Agriculture

U.S. farm lenders say liquidity remains producers’ biggest concern as operating costs and credit demand increase. But strong loan approval...

Monday, November 9, 2026

Proposition 12 Fight Puts U.S. Hog Production Rules Back in the Spotlight

The multimillion-dollar battle over California Proposition 12 is raising a larger question for American agriculture: who should determine...

Monday, November 9, 2026

Chlorpyrifos Parkinson’s Lawsuit Puts Pesticide Exposure Back in Spotlight

A California lawsuit alleging years of chlorpyrifos exposure contributed to early-onset Parkinson’s disease is putting pesticide drift,...

Friday, November 6, 2026

Alternative Crops Receive USDA Support

A new USDA investment will help researchers expand alternative crop production and provide farmers with more profitable crop options.

Friday, November 6, 2026

How Crop Residue Can Boost Soil Health

New research highlights how crop residue can be transformed into a nutrient-rich resource that supports soil health and future crop performance.

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest is published quarterly and shares the latest innovations and techniques related to precision agriculture and ag technology. Read the most recent edition of the Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest to learn more about the latest in precision agriculture, including technology, equipment, efficiencies, data, soil, mapping, and much more.

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