Favorable crop yields in southeast Iowa, farmer says
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says his 2025 harvest was near his five-year average. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “Lot of 225 to 250 bushel corn on our farm, so you […]
Fast harvest in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says he was pleasantly surprised by the pace of this year’s harvest season. Morey Hill raises corn and soybeans near Madrid. “I thought from all the […]
Hemp growers urge lawmakers to fix regulations instead of ending industry
A pair of Illinois hemp growers say legislation included in the Senate bill to reopen the federal government would erase a multi-billion-dollar industry. “If they sign that bill into law, […]
HPAI outbreaks expanding across Michigan
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reporting several additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The state says three commercial flocks in Ottawa County have been confirmed […]
Mayoral election in Iowa’s westernmost town is settled
A mayor has been chosen for a small northwest Iowa town after a tie in last week’s election. Incumbent Willard McFarland and challenger Michael Bohlke tied for mayor of Westfield […]
Communication is key throughout the succession planning process
An associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says it’s never too early to take the first step in the succession planning process. Austin Peiffer says communication is key. “Those conservations are hard, and they can be uncomfortable, […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork’s Animal Health Initiatives in Action (Episode 1)
The Minnesota Pork Board recently formed an Animal Health Task Force. One of its members is Mark Schwartz, Director of Innovation and Research, Schwartz Farms Inc. and Assistant Professor in the […]
Mission Hills Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault in Sioux County

A South Dakota man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a felony assault charge stemming from a sexual abuse case involving a minor in Sioux County. Sioux […]
Bayer’s Science Delivers campaign highlights importance of ag innovation
A new campaign from Bayer is raising awareness about misinformation in the ag industry. Jess Christiansen, head of sustainability and crop science communications, says Science Delivers helps individuals separate fact from fiction. “We’re really […]
Wet, humid weather fuels southern rust losses in Kansas corn fields
A farmer in north-central Kansas says corn yields were disappointing even with several fungicide applications this year. Shale Porter says irrigated fields were 15 to 20 bushels lower than average. […]