Two Plows Forged by John Deere Hide on Iowa Farm

The September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows lower commodity prices, concerns about demand and a negative outlook for China’s economy all contribute to the eroding outlook for the ag economy, even as the cattle herd and U.S. corn and soybean crops continue to shrink. But the most influential piece of the farm economy might be the price of corn.

The 64.5-million-bushel sale was split 41.3 million bushels for the current marketing year and 24.1 million bushels for 2024/25. It's the 11th largest daily export sale on record and the third largest sale of corn to Mexico.

Here's how Star of The West has built connections and expanded opportunities for farmers.

Four Iowa State University football players have gone viral on social media. Here's how the Iowa Pork Producers Association is taking advantage of the opportunity.