While the Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires farmers to submit documents outlining their plans for spreading ...

This essay has been updated to remove a typo introduced in the Register's editing process. Well, here we are again. The corn and soybeans drying in the fields look great, and reports of high yields ...

President Trump this week announced $12 billion in aid to U.S. farmers who for months have been dealing with low crop prices, high production costs and diminished trade markets.

The Wilson family farm near Paullina has been named the 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year by Niman Ranch, a specialty meat ...

For more than 60 years, Iowa State University has sponsored an annual land survey. This year shows a small increase that lags behind inflation.

It's hard to break into farming in Iowa. That's not new. Access to farmland has been challenging young Iowa farmers for decades. But it could get a lot harder with about half of the state’s cropland ...

A new study from Iowa State University reveals slight increases in farm values, yet some farmers continue to face challenges.

Snowstorms and cold temperatures dampened sales for many Christmas tree farms across the state. While the work is year-round, ...

Iowa's farm income is projected to fall 24% in 2026, continuing a multi-year downturn. High production costs, reduced government aid and lower crop values are key factors in the decline. Despite a ...

Here are four Christmas tree farms around Iowa City to check out: Throughout the season, Wilson's Orchard will host a variety ...