Late season drought speeds up Ohio apple harvest, raises concerns for 2026
A northeast Ohio specialty crop grower says warm and dry weather has led to an earlier than usual apple harvest across parts of the state. Geauga County farmer Bill Patterson […]
Rollins: no aid until government shutdown ends
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says more details on farmer assistance from the Trump administration isn’t likely until the U.S. government reopens. “The president has committed, if we need a bridge, […]
Indiana Pork working to build student pipeline with Jobspark partnership
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on building a strong talent pipeline for students wanting to get involved in the industry. Chad Martin says […]
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Nebraska farmer says inputs, not crop prices are the issue
A farmer in south-central Nebraska says record input costs are the biggest challenge facing producers. “That’s a bigger problem than commodity prices, in my opinion.” Ranch Uhrmahcer says corn and […]
Dry weather and disease could drive Soybean Cyst Nematode surge in 2026
Dry conditions and disease pressure are expected to increase soybean cyst nematode populations going into 2026. BASF seed treatment product manager Jeremiah Mullock says areas of late season drought are […]
Corn growers applaud California’s E15 law, eye 1.3 billion-gallon ethanol market
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s move to allow sales of E15 is a win for corn farmers. Matt Ziegler […]
Sports Card & Collectible Show Returning to Sioux Center Saturday
For the third consecutive year, the Sports Card and Collectible Show is returning to the Centre Mall in Sioux Center. Founded by local collectors Gary Zeutenhorst and Dallas Kroeze, this […]
Former Humdoldt teacher sentenced on sexual exploitation charge
A former middle school teacher in the Humboldt Community School District has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Court […]
Supreme Court hears case on lawyer fees for low income Iowans
The Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case asking them to stop the practice of charging court appointed lawyer fees when charges are dismissed. Alex Kornya is a […]