What’s the buzz about honey
September is National Honey Month. Honey is a syrupy liquid that honeybees make from plant nectar. It is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, has antibacterial properties, and, if included in […]
Drought continues to weigh on Ohio farmers
The Ohio state climatologist says historic drought conditions continue to worsen for the state’s farmers. Aaron Wilson says it is more widespread than ever. “We’re seeing drought conditions really expand now […]
Congresswoman Hinson says TikTok can avoid U.S. ban
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she understands the angst TikTok users have about the looming U.S. ban of the app, but Hinson says the law congress passed gives Chinese-owned TikTok […]
Northwest Iowa Community College to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Housing Complex
SHELDON, IA – Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is excited to invite the public to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of our new student housing complex, Sioux […]
Corn aphid damage coming to light
A crop entomologist at the University of Illinois says this summer was one of the worst on record for corn aphid infestations. Nick Seiter says portions of central Illinois were […]
Kaitlyn Van Maanen & Jordyn Kleinwolterink
Glow the Distance
agInnovation research network seeks long-term support
Land grant universities across the country are strategizing where the next decade of agricultural research needs to focus. Michigan State University AgBioResearch director George Smith is the agInnovation chair representing […]
Crafting more ad-hoc relief for U.S. farmers
The ranking member of the Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee says he’s been working with leaders on the U.S. Senate Ag Committee to determine what temporary assistance looks like for farmers […]
Minnesota developing sustainable aviation fuel blending facility
Minnesota is looking to make a splash in the sustainable aviation fuel market. Peter Frosch with the Greater MSP Partnership says a coalition that includes Delta Airlines and Xcel Energy […]
Increasing corn starch demand
Showing international customers the high quality of U.S. corn to produce a higher starch content. We’ll hear from Alexander Grabois with the U.S. Grains Council about how their organization is […]
