Corn Belt states like Iowa and Nebraska lead the nation in corn, ethanol and cattle production. Each part of that business model benefits from the other even during these inflationary times in ...

The root of a corn plant injured by corn rootworm, the crop's most damaging pest in the Midwest. Photo by Erin Hodgson/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa – Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed ...

Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members gathered at the State Capitol last week for the “Iowa Corn Day on the Hill” lobbying event. The delegation included the ICGA Board, county ...

A farmer applies nitrogen fertilizer to a corn field in Boone County in June 2024. Photo by Alex Schaffer/Iowa Soybean Association. AMES, Iowa – The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Short corn. Aerial drones. These are two of the leading agricultural advances that promise to ...

The vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says he’s pleased USDA is making economic assistance a priority. The ...

Some areas of Iowa received rain over the holiday weekend, but in general crop conditions in the state are below a year ago and deteriorating. Corn is rated 59% good to excellent, down 11% from ...