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Published on Mar 19, 2026

Grassley Commentary: Q&A: Farm Policy and National Agriculture Week

Q: How are you working to address uncertainty in the farm economy? A: With planting season around the corner, I’m hearing a message loud and clear from Iowa farmers. High input costs are hammering their bottom lines. Rising diesel prices add fuel to a fire …

Source: Waverly Newspapers - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Secretary Naig Invites Iowans to Celebrate Iowa Ag Week March 23-30

#IowaAgWeek celebrates the farmers, families, and communities who have sustained Iowa and the nation for generations DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 19, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting every Iowan to celebrate Iowa Ag Week, March 23-30 …

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Published on Mar 19, 2026

Farm commodity prices not keeping up with input costs

A study recently conducted by researchers at Iowa State University divided average input costs by average yields to get the cost per bushel of soybeans from 1975 through 2025. In 1975, a farmer paid $4.58 per bushel. That number rose to about $6 per bushel …

Source: Southeast Missourian - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Thune Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency to Fertilizer Prices for Producers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in response to …

Source: The Dakota News Network - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Iowa farmer warns fertilizer price spike puts growers in financial crunch

News Iowa farmer warns fertilizer price spike puts growers in financial crunch A farmer in southwestern Iowa says rising fertilizer prices have growers in a tough spot. Kevin Ross raises corn, soybeans, and cattle near Underwood – and is a past president …

Source: Brownfield Ag News - Neutral
Published on 02:27 GMT

Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Launch Grant‑Writing Support Pilot to Help Farmers ...

New joint program with Lasso connects eligible farms with public funding opportunities Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry) announce the launch of a pilot program to assist producers seeking additional …

Source: Alliance Times Herald - Nebraska - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of March 19, 2026

The weekly fishing report is broken down by fisheries regions and management districts – Mississippi River, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. You can check the activity of your favorite lake, pond, river and stream within each region, …

Source: KCHA News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Weekly Northwest Iowa DNR Fishing Report for March 19th

Northwest Iowa — Here is the weekly Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released on Thursday, March 19th. Spirit Lake Management District Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542 The walleye season is closed …

Source: KIWA Radio - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

UFCW Backs Bills in Minnesota and Iowa to Combat Vertical Integration in Meatpacking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including more than 250,000 workers in meatpacking and food processing, announced its support …

Source: The Dakota News Network - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on 00:44 GMT

The world's largest grass carp was caught in Iowa. How big was it?

March 18, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT Sioux City now holds its first fishing world record thanks to a two-year endeavor by fisherman Jakob Mackey-Frazier. After countless summer days geared up in full silicone waders, running on two hours of sleep, and pushing …

Source: Des Moines Register - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Another Spring, another likely drought for Nebraska and Iowa. Here's how to prepare your lawns.

I'm Meteorologist Joseph Meyer, and it sounds like a broken record, but it may be another year of crispy lawns and dry brush as drought is likely to return to Nebraska and Iowa. Tracy Meling has lived in her southwest Omaha home for 26 years, and she…

Source: KMTV 3 News - Nebraska - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Iowa State Fire Marshal bans open burning in Mills County due to dangerous conditions

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Iowa State Fire Marshal has prohibited open burning in Mills County after determining that conditions constitute a danger to life or property. The ban took effect Thursday at 8 a.m. following a request from Travis Hitchcock, …

Source: WOWT 6 - Nebraska - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Political Voices: It’s Time To Pass The Iowa Healthy Water Act

By: State Representative Elinor Levin Every Iowan, every human, needs water to survive. Whether to drink, to grow plants, to fish, swim, kayak, and paddle, or to uplift amazing local breweries, wineries, and cideries, the water we access simply must be …

Source: The Hudson Herald - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

USDA isses $19m in loans to Iowa electric co-ops

‘USDA is using its capital to upgrade and expand Iowa’s power grid to boost economic productivity and to make life better’ The US federal government has announced US$19m in loans to electric co-ops in Iowa to improve the state’s rural grid. The Rural …

Source: Co-Operative News - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Using Vertical Integration in Agriculture to Counter Supply Chain Consolidation

Learn how producers can hedge risk in an increasingly consolidated supply chain with vertical integration. Over the past several decades, consolidation has reshaped nearly every segment of the agricultural supply chain. From seed suppliers and fertilizer …

Source: AgAmerica Lending - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

How high winds fueled a 482 acre grass fire near Iowa Park

IOWA PARK, Texas (KAUZ) - A fast-moving grass fire scorched 482 acres near Iowa Park on Sunday, March 15th, fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds that allowed the flames to spread rapidly across open land. Blackened grass and ash now cover large …

Source: News Channel 6 - Texas - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Iowa hog farmer returns to his alma mater — now leading an orchestra

When Robert McConnell walks onto the Baldwin Hall stage on Saturday, March 28, he’ll be returning to a place that shaped him more than half a century ago. McConnell, music director and CEO of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO), arrived at what …

Source: Kirksville Daily Express - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Iran war drives up fertilizer prices as Iowa farmers prepare to plant

March 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. CT The war with Iran is driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher for Iowa and other U.S. farmers, who already are struggling with a fourth year of expected losses. The price spike also is raising concerns about higher grocery …

Source: Des Moines Register - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Meet a third-generation Tennessee farmer paying an extra $100k for fertilizer because of the Iran War

Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost. “The problem is, is we’re so strained financially coming …

Source: Fortune - Neutral

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

SIPEF furthers its efforts in sustainable tropical agriculture with launch of bio-CNG facility

SCHOTEN, BELGIUM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Belgian agribusiness, SIPEF, marks a climate-related milestone with the first production run of renewable bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) from its Perlabian facility in Indonesia, as the Group …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Commissioner Sid Miller Recognizes Texas Agriculture Trade Day

AUSTIN - Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized Texas Agriculture Trade Day, March 19, by emphasizing the critical role international trade plays in supporting Texas agriculture and the broader state economy. “Global trade expansion means stronger …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

Pessl Instruments Launches Pessl Instruments South Africa to Build Africa’s Largest Agrometeorological Network

A new era of risk management, profitability, and climate resilience for African agriculture CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pessl Instruments GmbH, a global leader in smart agriculture and environmental monitoring solutions …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Holganix Announces the Launch of HGX, its Environmental Asset Division, to Reward Farmers’ Regenerative Agriculture ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holganix, a regenerative agriculture company revolutionizing the way the world grows since 2010, is unveiling HGX, its environmental asset division that transforms regenerative gains from its Bio 800+ …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 22:52 GMT

Legislature approves funding for Japanese Beetle Program

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) will continue Japanese beetle eradication and monitoring efforts in 2026. Oregon House Bill 5204 allocated $1.8M to continue the Japanese beetle (JB) Program over the 2026 and 2027 crop years. During the previous …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Meister Media Publications Named Finalist in Four Categories for 2026 Azbee Awards for Editorial Excellence

Categories featured include special issue coverage, state of the industry coverage, special print issue, and company profile WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), the leading agriculture media …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 18:52 GMT

Federal Emergency Management Agency designates eight counties in Louisiana as Natural Disaster Areas due to winter storm ...

News March 19, 2026 News article This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 02:20 GMT

Budget Protects a Growing, Resilient Agriculture Sector

CANADA, March 19 - Released on March 18, 2026 The 2026-27 Provincial Budget includes a strong commitment to agriculture with a $662.7 million investment, an increase of $37.4 million or six per cent over 2025-26. "This budget protects farmers, …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 01:53 GMT

New vegetation indices enhance remote sensing for soil-influenced regions

GA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This study introduces a comprehensive analysis of various soil-resistant vegetation indices (VIs) designed to mitigate the effects of soil moisture and soil type. It assesses the sensitivity …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 22:19 GMT

Seeds Here Now Expands Elite Lineup With Three Legendary Breeders: In House Genetics, Ace Seeds, and Ripper Seeds

Premier cannabis seed bank adds In House Genetics, Ace Seeds, and Ripper Seeds to its curated lineup of 6,000+ elite strains. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seeds Here Now, a leading American cannabis seed bank …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 19, 2026 - 17:46 GMT

Montana-Based Sal Heavy Equipment Inc Launches Integrated Equipment Sales, Rentals, and Service Operation

Sal Heavy Equipment Inc launches with an integrated model covering equipment sales, rentals, and full in-house service for contractors and operators. MISSOULA, MT, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sal Heavy Equipment Inc, a …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

OpenVet Launches the World's First Veterinary AI Skills Library for OpenClaw

VetClaw by OpenVet introduces species aware, safety-first clinical workflows designed to help advance the future of veterinary AI MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpenVet this week released VetClaw, an open-source …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

Good Vibes Launches First 500mg CBG+THC Fast-Acting Syrup in Massachusetts

Good Feels Company launches Good Vibes Plus Bliss — Massachusetts' first CBG+THC fast-acting syrup. Available now at MA dispensaries. MEDWAY, MA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Good Feels LLC, the Massachusetts-based …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Best Construction Equipment Financing Companies 2026: US Rankings and Analysis Released

IRAEmpire has released a new and updated list of the best construction equipment financing companies in USA to help consumers. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRAEmpire is pleased to announce the release of its …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

INAUGURAL SKYFIRE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP

Citywide Sustainability Activation: Storytelling for the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders | March 27–29 Across Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Skyfire Environmental Film …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 16:05 GMT

Far Reach Ranch U-Pick Blueberry Season Returns Easter Weekend

Fourth-generation Tavares farm offers berry picking, special events, + family fun beginning April 4 TAVARES, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blueberry season is nearly here, and Far Reach Ranch is ready with fields of …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:59 GMT

Children’s Harbor Raises over $250,000 at 13th Annual Harbor Lights Gala 'Ohana,' Presented by Vertical Bridge

Polynesian Luau-themed evening united community leaders and supporters to benefit teens in foster care and young adults aging out of the system WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Children's Harbor welcomed …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

Pessl Instruments Launches Pessl Instruments South Africa to Build Africa’s Largest Agrometeorological Network

A new era of risk management, profitability, and climate resilience for African agriculture CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pessl Instruments GmbH, a global leader in smart agriculture and environmental monitoring solutions …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

RxActuator Acquisition Disrupts Veterinary Care with Multispecies 'Hospital-at-Home' Infusion Platform

Journey Legacy Partners acquires RxActuator to scale first non-powered, 48-hour wearable infusion system for multispecies home recovery RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Journey Legacy Partners, LLC (JLP), a …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Meister Media Publications Named Finalist in Four Categories for 2026 Azbee Awards for Editorial Excellence

Categories featured include special issue coverage, state of the industry coverage, special print issue, and company profile WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), the leading agriculture media …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Zignature Introduces Seven Freeze-Dried Entrées, Expanding Limited-Ingredient Leadership into a Fast-Growing Category

Complete & balanced, real meat-first recipes bring novel proteins and simplified nutrition to freeze-dried dog food VALENCIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for minimally processed, protein-rich pet foods …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Fussie Cat Unveils New Kitten Wet Recipes with Goat Milk

Eight real-meat-first, nutrient-dense recipes featuring goat milk and pumpkin provide a complete & balanced diet for growing kittens. VALENCIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kitten season is here and cat parents …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 13:02 GMT

Virginia 811 Launches Mobile Learning Center to Teach Kids Safe Digging

New mobile unit delivers hands-on 811 safety education to children at schools and community events across Virginia. ROANOKE, VA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia 811 Launches Dig Smart Mobile Learning Center to Teach …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:16 GMT

SIPEF drijft haar inspanningen voor duurzame tropische landbouw op met de lancering van een bio-CNG-installatie

SCHOTEN, BELGIUM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- De Belgische agro-industriële groep SIPEF bereikt een klimaatgerelateerde mijlpaal met de eerste productie van hernieuwbaar biogecomprimeerd aardgas (bio-CNG) in haar installatie in …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

Southern Forest Heritage Museum Invites Louisiana Families to Rediscover a Hidden Historic Gem

Central Louisiana destination features historic trains, immersive exhibits, and outdoor exploration perfect for spring getaways and family adventures LONG LEAF, LA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As families plan spring road …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

SIPEF furthers its efforts in sustainable tropical agriculture with launch of bio-CNG facility

SCHOTEN, BELGIUM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Belgian agribusiness, SIPEF, marks a climate-related milestone with the first production run of renewable bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) from its Perlabian facility in Indonesia, as the Group …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

World Breathing Day 2026: ‘Pause, Breathe, Unite’

World Breathing Day 2026: “Pause, Breathe, Unite” — A Worldwide Invitation to Empower Breathing & Unity on Earth on April 11 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 11, 2026, people from all corners of …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 11:12 GMT

Silver Lining Clinics by MOODRX Expands Access to Medicare Therapy for Pennsylvania Seniors — No Waitlists Statewide

No waitlists statewide as MOODRX increases capacity to deliver Medicare-covered mental health therapy by phone or video to seniors in Pennsylvania. WAYNE, PA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As loneliness among seniors …

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