The 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll confirmed that input and land costs are eroding profit margins on corn and soybean more quickly than in the past.

The Dec. 1 sale in Sioux County not only sets a farmer-buyer record for Iowa, but according to Jim Rothermich, it highlights fierce demand for premium ground as lower-quality farms see more no sales.

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 are front-page news. Yet, alongside the stories of a ...

The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation kicked off its 15th annual Operation Christmas Meal, with plans to hand out 27,000 pork loins statewide.

Niman Ranch has named the Wilson family of Seven W Farm as its 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year, an honor coinciding with World Soil Health Day. The recognition highlights the family's leadership in restoring soil health,

Wendy Johnson owns and operates Jóia Food Farm in Charles City. Jóia Food Farm, a regenerative organic farm in Charles City, wants to grow food for the community, put livestock back on the land and promote biodiversity. Wendy Johnson considers herself an ...

Democrats hoping to represent Iowa in Washington, D.C., highlighted the need for a new Farm Bill, an end to foreign trade tariffs and more support for small and medium sized farms Friday during a candidate forum at the Iowa Farmers Union's annual conference.

Manure management planning could prevent fertilizer pollution. But an antiquated system isn’t doing enough to track manure, a former state employee says.

From Iowa City pastures to big city plates, Jiyū Wagyu is changing the way people think about beef. Discover your favorite chef's favorite farmers.

Here are four Christmas tree farms around Iowa City to check out: Wilson's Orchard & Farm invites guests to escape from the bustle of city life and enjoy the outdoors this holiday season. This year, Wilson's has a plethora of freshly cut Christmas trees from KP Tree & Nursery in Michigan. For each tree harvested, a new one is planted.