Ag director says livestock exhibitors mindful of biosecurity
The Missouri Ag Director says biosecurity is a priority as exhibitors and visitors from across the region come to the Missouri State Fair to see livestock. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield […]
Indiana ag leaders honored with AgriVision Award at the state fair
Two Indiana ag leaders have received the state’s the highest agricultural honor. Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief operating officer, secretary and treasurer of Indiana […]
New state fair buildings will showcase MO ag
The “Godfather” of the Missouri State Fair says new infrastructure coming to the fairgrounds will continue to showcase Missouri agriculture. Lowell Mohler, a former state ag director and fair commissioner, […]
NW Iowa Crops Hold Steady After Derecho Winds and Soaking Rains
After a week of wild weather, including a powerful derecho that brought 99 mph wind gusts to Sioux Center, two spin-up tornadoes observed in Lyon County, and Canadian wildfire smoke […]
New report outlines herbicide importance to conservation
The president of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says a new report outlines the important role herbicides play in conservation. Courtney Briggs says the ability to chemically control weeds […]
U.S. corn sales very strong, economist says
An ag economist says strong export sales for new crop U.S. corn helped provide a bump for the commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “We had another smashing […]
SDS a “concerning” problem in south-central Iowa
A south-central Iowa farmer says disease pressure in soybeans has been alarming. “There’s sudden death syndrome all over the place,” said Steve Kuiper of Knoxville. Kuiper says SDS arrived much […]
Farmers can help improve yield potential by managing some insect pressure
A cropping systems specialist says if farmers are starting to see insect pressure in some instances there’s still time to protect yield potential Ron Seymore with UNL says growers should be […]
Rob Sand ‘taking time to learn,’ before releasing water quality plan
Democrat Rob Sand says Iowans are justifiably frustrated about water quality issues and he might call for new regulations if he’s elected governor — but Sand said today he is […]
Sioux County Emergency Management Launches New Facebook Page to Strengthen Community Connection
Sioux County residents now have a new way to stay informed and connected thanks to a dedicated Facebook page launched by Sioux County Emergency Management. The page, introduced earlier this […]
