Iowans’ new book explores the role of disabilities in all of our lives
A retired physician and educator from eastern Iowa is releasing a book about her experiences as the mother of a dependent 38-year-old son who has developmental and cognitive disabilities. Maureen […]
USDA issuing over $2 billion in payments for conservation and safety-net programs
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will distribute more than $1.7 billion through its conservation reserve program (CRP). Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs John Burge tells Brownfield… “It offers opportunity for producers […]
Farmers encouraged to wait for anhydrous applications
An agronomist is encouraging farmers to hold off on fall anhydrous ammonia applications. Ryan Gentle, Illinois agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, says warm and dry conditions aren’t conducive to fertilizer […]
Seed production a year-round endeavor
Seed companies work year-round to ensure adequate supplies for farmers. Bayer Crop Science unit lead Tyler Reiner oversees the safety, quality, and production of Bayer’s commercial soybean processing facility near […]
Seed production a year-round endeavor
Seed companies work year-round to ensure adequate supplies for farmers. Bayer Crop Science unit lead Tyler Reiner oversees the safety, quality, and production of Bayer’s commercial soybean processing facility near […]
Brenna Bird
Iowa Cold Case Unit & Massachusetts Pork Restrictions
Winnebago profits declined in just-concluded fiscal year
Winnebago Industries is laying off 33 workers from its Forest City plant next month. The company disclosed the layoffs on a state website where companies report layoffs. About a third […]
Strong week for U.S. corn, soybean export sales
Last week was a big week for U.S. corn and soybean export sales. The USDA says sales of both corn and soybeans were up sharply on the week and considerably […]
Compeer Financial: What’s Next for the Swine Industry
The swine industry may be facing significant challenges, such as financial difficulties, labor and regulation problems, and visa renewal issues, but farmers are moving forward. In this episode of the […]
Cattle producers encouraged to feed corn stalks
A beef specialist says the fall drought has cattle producers looking for grazing alternatives to pasture. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says producers can turn to corn […]
