IL Ag in the Classroom ready for new school year
The new school year is bringing the message of agriculture to students across the state. Kevin Daugherty, education director with Illinois Ag in the Classroom, says their coordinators have hit […]
Future challenges for U.S. soybean industry
The CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association says U.S. soy growers face a number of challenges heading into 2025 and beyond. Kirk Leeds tells Brownfield competition from Brazil isn’t going […]
IRFA monitoring trade provisions in farm bill
Biofuel groups continue to monitor the latest farm bill developments. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the legislation can have an impact on ethanol exports. […]
Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance releases Farm Stress Survey results
The senior director of communications and media relations at Ohio Farm Bureau says a recent survey measured stress levels and coping strategies in farmers. Ty Higgins says the Mental Health […]
Ohio farm families honored during Farm Science Review
Five farm families were honored with the 2024 Conservation Farm Family Awards at this year’s Farm Science Review. The Conservation Farm Family Awards program recognize Ohio farm families for their […]
Moderate drought reported in six Iowa counties
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions have returned to 4.4% of the state, with the rest of Iowa rated as abnormally dry. Just over half of Fremont […]
Study: Majority of Iowa parents take kids out of car seats too soon
A new study finds many Iowa parents stop using child seats and booster seats as their children grow, despite those seats being an important safety measure — plus, it’s the […]
Boozman says ad hoc farm assistance is needed in addition to a farm bill
The Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee is calling for emergency assistance to help farms stay viable into next year. From the Senate floor this week, John Boozman spoke […]
FarmFirst Co-op leans toward supporting milk marketing order changes
Leaders from the production and processing side of the dairy industry discussed what is and is not part of the USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. […]
Dairy can make breakfast easy
If you’re a parent of school-aged kids – sometimes breakfast can be a chore. Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says it doesn’t have to […]
