Before planters even rolled into Iowa fields this spring, there were early warnings that a hot and dry summer could pose ...

Across the state of Iowa, approximately 2% of planted corn acres are beginning to silk, and 13% of soybean acres are blooming ...

A Cornell University study has found that songbirds are changing their migration patterns when traveling through what’s known as the “Corn Belt,” vast stretches of farmland in the Midwest.

Rainfall has helped to diminish drought conditions in the upper Midwest, but it's also taken a toll on crops that have been ...

Agriculture policy experts said the budget reconciliation bill would drive further dependency on farm safety nets, and hurt ...

At this point in the season, crops in Illinois have mostly been planted and, in some cases, replanted depending on how much ...

Little Sioux (Harrison County) reported the week’s high temperature of 101 degrees on June 20, 17 degrees above normal.

DES MOINES – Spotty precipitation, heavy in some areas, limited Iowa farmers to 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the ...

Researchers from Iowa State University say that the over application of fertilizer can be harmful, but under-applying can be ...