Steamy, summertime heat returns to Iowa for an extended stay
A sweltering, late summer heat wave that would’ve been expected during the Iowa State Fair will arrive this weekend instead. Meteorologist Marvin Percha, at the National Weather Service, says most […]
New dairy cattle HPAI reports slowing down
The number of new H5N1 avian influenza cases in dairy cattle appears to be tapering off. A Thursday USDA report says the National Veterinary Services Laboratories have confirmed the presence […]
Agrifac brings new sprayer technology to North America
North American farmers now have access to unique sprayer technologies developed in the Netherlands. Bryan Pekarek, sales director with Agrifac, says the company offers three types of self-propelled sprayers. “We […]
Potato leafhopper a problem in alfalfa
Potato leafhopper has been a problem for alfalfa growers in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says cutting hay should knock back populations. […]
Angela Loutsch & Anna Britton
Choose Health Northwest Iowa
Lawmakers call for HPAI strategic initiative
Some members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee are calling on USDA to do more to assist producers impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield […]
Dry conditions come back to MO as harvest begins
Brian Koenig farms in Perry County, Missouri and says the crop conditions are variable. “The soybeans, as a whole, look really good, but the last 4 to 5 days, we’ve […]
Canadian rail uncertainty continues amid government action
The Canadian government has taken action to help end a rail shutdown, but an ag transportation expert says the situation is far from over. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the […]
Using soybean biotechnology to advance profitability
Advancements in technology are allowing farmers to advance their operations. Kyle Kunkler, the director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association says new soybean biotechnology innovations will soon be […]
Learning more about today’s consumer
Pork consumption in the U.S. has remained fairly consistent in recent years. Patrick Flemming, vice president of demand development for the National Pork Board, says the goal is to grow […]
