USGC remains focused on market expansion
The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about […]
Regent questions process used to set budgets for Iowa’s state universities
The Board of Regents approved the budgets for the three state universities at its meeting Wednesday after a lengthy discussion on the budget process. Regent Christine Hensley says she was […]
Preparing to seed a fall cover crop
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it […]
Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels […]
Grassley ‘offended’ by Trump critique of Senate’s ‘blue slip’ process
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is expressing frustration over one of President Trump’s social media posts. Trump said a tradition in the senate is keeping him from nominating “Highly Qualified” judges […]
Weather patterns across Corn Belt, Delta improve growing conditions
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says […]
USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture
Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb says the move is a way for the agency to be better connected […]
Tar spot, weed pressure discussions taking place at 2025 Ag PhD Field Day
Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy says he continues […]
UI rolls out new tool to help kids learn to write in cursive
Studies find many elementary school teachers have had little-to-no preparation in how to effectively teach handwriting, and a University of Iowa special education professor has developed a free tool to […]
Osage sock factory to shut down this fall, 105 jobs lost
A long-time manufacturer of socks in northern Iowa will be closing later this year. According to the Iowa Workforce Development’s Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification website, Fox River Mills is […]