Ethanol groups still waiting for RFS rule to become public
Critical biofuels policies remain under review by the Trump administration, and some ethanol groups are concerned time is running out. Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, […]
Grassley to hold hearing over DNA database of bankrupt ’23andMe’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley will chair a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to study the privacy and potential national security issues surrounding the bankruptcy of “23andMe.” Many thousands of Iowans […]
The power of conservation research
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s director of water quality says conservation research is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve nutrient management. Jordan Hoewischer says research from the […]
Majority of crops already emerging as planting season nears end
A majority of the Iowa corn and soybeans planted have already emerged. The U.S.D.A. weekly report shows corn planting is virtually done, and just 3% of the soybeans remain to […]
Minnesota farmer applying in-season fertilizer
Many farmers are applying in-season fertilizers. Northern Minnesota crop and livestock producer Shayne Isane says there were some nitrogen and urea shortages locally. “There has been some top-dressing going on, […]
Concern about splitting up farm bill
A leader with the National Pork Producers Council is concerned splitting up the farm bill could have long-term consequences for agriculture. NPPC immediate past president Lori Stevermer says moving key […]
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Data Driven Conservation
For the past ten years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the Precision Conservation Management program to help farmers understand the economics of in-field conservation. In this Managing for […]
Celebration for expansion of Iowa Great Lakes Trail
Iowa tourism officials estimate there are about 2500 miles of paved bicycle trails in the state and a new stretch of trail in northwest Iowa is adding to that tally. […]
Baccam reaches career coaching milestone
Western Christian boys soccer coach Sou Baccam reached a career milestone in the recently completed season. Baccam earned his 150th career win this spring. Baccam led Western back-to-back State runner-up […]
