Weather

High wind speeds and ongoing abnormally dry conditions are leading to reports of fires sparking across rural western Iowa, including a large outbreak in Harrison County.

With climate change, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, and extreme heat is part of the package. Some humans are coming up with creative and sometimes expensive ways to cope, but many more are vulnerable.

The Des Moines Register and Mediacom Iowa Poll found most Republicans hope former President Donald Trump runs in 2024. Des Moines is launching a pilot program that will put up to $500 a month in some residents' pockets. And we explore other recent headlines.

The weather event that killed thousands of cattle in southwest Kansas last month was a rare combination of extreme factors. But it highlights the ongoing risk that heat stress poses for cattle, especially as climate change pushes temperatures higher.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created high prices for wheat. But between drought and costly inputs, wheat farmers might not benefit from the booming market.

This week's storm that blew through the state caused minor damage, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour. Meteorologists said these large lateral storms "aren't that uncommon" in the Midwest.

Farmers across much of the Corn Belt got a late start planting their corn this year. July could make or break this year’s crop. A poor harvest could fuel inflation and have a ripple effect for consumers.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecasting drought conditions to spread farther eastward in Iowa.

On today's Newbuzz, a not-so-private meeting with the governor, prices impacting rural schools and the number of Iowa hog producers decreases as the number of hogs vastly increases.

Host Charity Nebbe talks with Extension Entomologist Donald Lewis about the insect outlook for the coming growing season.