Soy Foods Month winding down, benefits continue year-round
Soy-based foods have been a focus during April. Morey Hill, a farmer leader with the Iowa Soybean Association, says Soy Foods Month helps showcase the benefits of consumption. “As countries […]
Farmers still purchasing land
An economist with Creighton University says farmers are still purchasing land despite the downturn in the ag economy. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “There’s always the concern that these are coming […]
Input costs remain a concern
A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs continue to be a challenge for producers. Duane Aistrope says fertilizer prices have been elevated. “On this farm here, we didn’t get the […]
New state officers inducted at MO FFA Convention
A new state FFA officer team was named and inducted at the Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia. Ivy Elwell from La Monte FFA is the new state FFA president. […]
MO FFA President: serving FFA the honor of a lifetime
The 2024 Missouri FFA President Andi Belt says it’s been an honor of a lifetime representing Missouri FFA and serving nearly 27,000 members this year. Her year of serving comes […]
BOAH reminds producers to stay vigilant as HPAI cases slow down in Indiana
It’s been a month since the last highly pathogenic avian influenza detection in Indiana and the state board of animal health says producers shouldn’t let their guard down. Denise Derrer Spears […]
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Rains in Kansas may have helped state’s wheat crop
An extension wheat and forage specialist says recent timely rains have come at a critical time for the Kansas wheat crop. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State says conditions were […]
Rapid planting progress in southern Ohio
A field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids says the 2025 planting season is rapidly progressing in southern Ohio. Luke Schulte says parts of the state missed last week’s expected rain, which […]
Severe weather forecast for parts of Midwest Monday
Severe weather is forecast over several Midwestern states Monday. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says an outbreak could occur across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. “All the ingredients are there. […]
