Threat of poor finish to frustrating growing season in Upper Midwest
A market analyst is concerned about the end of a frustrating growing season for farmers in the Upper Midwest. Mark Schultz with Minnesota-based Northstar Commodity says corn and soybeans are […]
Beef export sales surge to marketing year high
The USDA says beef export sales hit a marketing year high during the week ending August 8th. That big week-to-week jump in beef sales was led by South Korea, followed […]
Indiana farm families honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award
More than 100 farm families were honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair. The family farms must be owned […]
Under half of those laid off from Tyson’s Perry plant have filed for unemployment
State officials say the latest report shows the closure of Tyson’s pork processing plant in Perry has had little effect on the state’s overall unemployment rate. Iowa’s unemployment rate was […]
Beck’s Hybrids focused on proven corn strategies
A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says their Practical Farm Research (PFR) has found several proven strategies to help corn farmers maximize their returns. Joey Heneghan tells Brownfield years of […]
Illinois State Fair “Sale of Champions” sets new records
Two new records were set at the 2024 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair. The Grand Champion Steer, shown by Kade Gensini, of Putnam County, sold for […]
What goes into a Grand Champion ham
State fair season is an opportunity to celebrate many different types of agricultural products and contests. In some states, that includes a Grand Champion country ham. Country ham is a […]
Taste from Indiana Farms returns to the Indiana State Fair
Indiana Farm Bureau’s second vice president says Taste from Indiana Farms is a way to connect directly with consumers. Janis Highley says fairgoers are tasting some of the state’s top production crops. […]
Study shows many Iowa seniors don’t take advantage of potential benefits
A report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute finds few Iowans 65 and older are enrolled in public benefit programs for which they’re eligible. It found […]
Snyder: ESA compliance complex, but important
The former ag advisor at the U.S. EPA says setting realistic guidelines to help the agency comply with the Endangered Species Act has been a complex part of the job. […]
