Farmers see AI playing a bigger role in automation, soil decisions
Some farmers say artificial intelligence has a place in agriculture. Southwest Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says AI could be beneficial for automation technology. “Those sorts of things like facial recognition […]
Michigan vegetables and processing contribute nearly $5.4 billion
A new economic report by Michigan State University assesses the impact of the state’s vegetable industry. Ag economist Bill Knudson tells Brownfield vegetable farming contributes nearly $5.4 billion annually to […]
Solar leases offering long-term income option for retiring farmers
A land acquisition manager with Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions says the slumping ag economy is bringing increased interest in using farmland for solar projects. Manny Uzcategui tells Brownfield, “People tend […]
Farmers weigh how to use Trump administration bridge payments
Some ag producers are determining how they’ll use the recently announced bridge payment to improve their bottom lines. Eastern Nebraska farmer Mike Tomes says financial pressure has been mounting for […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says long-term support needed as farmers continue to face policy uncertainty
Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says farmers needs long-term support as the ag industry continues to face uncertainty heading into 2026. Brad Bales says the […]
‘Iowa Award’ ceremony for honoree Terry Branstad
Terry Branstad — the nation’s longest serving governor — is the 26th recipient of the state’s highest citizen honor. Governor Kim Reynolds presented Branstad with the “Iowa Award” medal today […]
Tax-estimating panel evaluates Iowa’s mixed economic picture
The panel that meets quarterly to estimate state tax revenue predicts consumer spending will drive state tax collections a bit higher this year, but total revenue will still fall by […]
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Stolen Car Report Leads to Felony Arrests in Lyon County
Two women from the Sioux City area are facing felony charges after a stolen-vehicle incident that ended in Lyon County early Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint from the Lyon […]
More than 2.5 million acres of farmland now enrolled in the H2Ohio program
New data from the Ohio Department of Agriculture shows more than 2.5 million acres of farmland are currently enrolled in the H2Ohio program across the state. Director Brian Baldridge says the continued growth has helped reduce nutrient runoff […]