Agriculture will soon have a new home at the Ohio State Fair
The Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds is expanding in 2026 with the grand opening of a new agriculture center. Adam Sharp, executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau […]
Iowans who want to live healthier might try going Mediterranean
It’s summertime and Iowans are grilling out more hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, but those aren’t always the healthiest choices, according to Clara Williams, a registered dietician at Emplify Health […]
Strategic fungicide applications
The conditions have been right for disease development across many Corn Belt states. In this episode of Managing for Profit, a southern Indiana-based agronomist explains what diseases farmers should be […]
Favorable early-August weather & temps for most; spotty storms across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain at favorable levels for corn and soybeans, with Wednesday’s maxima expected to range from 80 to 90°F. Showers and thunderstorms are active across the […]
Seasonal warmth & heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal […]
Central Iowa to host ‘Festival of Ideas’ mid-month
Long before there was TV or the internet, Iowans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries would gather during the summer for events called “chautauquas,” to share food and […]
Algona airport’s concrete runway closed for extension
The Algona Municipal Airport’s concrete runway has closed this week for a project to address potential safety issues flagged by the Federal Aviation Administration. An FAA Flight Obstruction study identified […]
The difference between a milk allergy and being lactose intolerant
Did you know that having a milk allergy isn’t the same as being lactose intolerant? Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, explains the difference. She […]