Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2025 L.E.A.D. class focused on Indiana ag policy
Members of this year’s Indiana Farm Bureau Leadership Education Action and Development cohort are getting a hands on experience in ag policy development across the state. Chelsea Poe is the […]
Two Join City of Sioux Center Wastewater Team
The Sioux Center Municipal Utilities wastewater department is welcoming two new team members: Chad DeVries and Matthew Brummel. DeVries has joined the staff as the wastewater laboratory technician. His role […]
Forecast calls for continued rain
There were severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Iowa overnight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Roger Valhalek says several areas got hail. “In fact, there were some places that received […]
Farmer says he’s finding ways to be more efficient with crop inputs
An east central Nebraska farmer says adjustments to crop nutrient and weed programs could help improve his bottom line. Mitch Oswald tells Brownfield he’s switched to variable rate applications for […]
Bill to toughen Iowa’s anti-human trafficking law sent to governor
A bill that backers say will strengthen Iowa’s anti-human trafficking law has cleared the House and Senate unanimously. The bill ensures people can be charged with human trafficking in state […]
West-central Minnesota farmer done with corn planting
A west-central Minnesota farmer wrapped up corn planting this week. Chad Willis of Wilmar says conditions kept improving following an early April snowstorm. “Right around Easter time it dried out […]
Concerns about conservation
A north-central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned federal cuts to the USDA will stymie the adoption of conservation practices across the country. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark […]
SAF investor expects “100x growth” in next decade
The CEO of a company that invests in sustainable aviation fuel production predicts tremendous growth in the next decade. Mihir Dange with XCF Global says SAF, which is now being […]
Overuse of corn rootworm traits can reduce ROI
An entomologist at Purdue University says overreliance on corn-rootworm resistant traits has reduced profitability for some farmers. Christian Krupke says states in the Eastern Corn Belt have used the trait […]
Former USSEC chair says don’t panic over trade dispute with China, yet
A former chairman of the US Soybean Export Council says there’s still time to ease tensions with China before there’s significant impact to US soybean farmers. Lance Rezac of Kansas […]
