The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Tuesday an expansion of a popular cost-share conservation program that helps farmers convert cropland to pasture.

Ireland’s emerging wine industry is expanding despite its cool climate. Growers favor hardy hybrid grapes, while warmer, drier summers may improve future production and viability.

Conditions this summer had "disrupted its normal growth". It also confirmed that no sea lettuce has been collected from the beach so far in 2026.