Crop insurance a critical risk management took
A farm management analyst is stressing the importance of crop insurance as farmers plan for the upcoming growing season. Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group in southern Minnesota suggests […]
Could statewide budget cuts help property taxes?
Governor Mike Braun has proposed a five-percent budget cut to each state department to reduce government spending. Braun highlighted the plans during his State of the State Address Wednesday. “Every […]
Hinson says she voted against adding flights at DCA, scene of deadly jet/copter crash
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is scolding those who are criticizing Congress for adding flight slots at Reagan National Airport last year, an act some say ignored critical safety concerns. A […]
Peoples Company acquires Illinois farm management firm
An Iowa-based land management company has acquired a northern Illinois-based farm management firm. Peoples Company has announced as of January 1st, Land Pro LLC, based in Oswego, became an affiliate […]
45Z uncertainty hangs over biofuels industry
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says around half of the country’s biodiesel production has been offline for close to a month. Donnell Rehagen says it’s primarily a result […]
Star of the West seeking more climate-smart participation
A climate-smart commodity grant program in Michigan is working to establish markets for food-grade grains. Star of the West Sustainability Director Lisa Woodke tells Brownfield their Climate Smart Crops Program incentivizes farmers […]
Cedar Rapids mayor asks lawmakers to reject casino moratorium
The mayor of Cedar Rapids is making a last minute appeal to lawmakers considering a moratorium on new casinos. The Iowa House appears poised to vote on a moratorium today […]
Mild weather continues across the Midwest Corn Belt; rains on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, rain has spread as far north as the lower Ohio Valley. Lower Midwestern livestock producers are anticipating the development of muddy conditions, as rain moves into […]
Stop Over Applying Nitrogen
Utilizing too much nitrogen fertilizer can lead to crop damage, economic loss, volatility and leaching. On this week’s episode, an expert with AgroLiquid explains the importance of having a balanced […]
Iowa House bill would require age verification for porn sites
Iowa may join 19 states that require age verification before someone can access a website to view porn. An Iowa House subcommittee has advanced a bill to force businesses that […]
