Farmers turn to budget adjustments and risk management amid rising uncertainties
Southwest Indiana farmer John Richer says he continues to adjust the budget for his farm. “If there’s cheaper options out there for chemicals,” he says. “We’ve instead of putting […]
Trade leaders debate reforms, extension of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Senate Finance Committee examined the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on Thursday, weighing its benefits and where changes may be needed. Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, praised the agreement’s […]
Court denies request to cut millions in Marshalltown Walmart property taxes
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied Walmart’s effort to cut millions in property taxes for its store in Marshalltown. The Walmart store in Marshalltown sits on a nearly 25 […]
Iowa House Bill Would Require Parental Consent for Minors to Access Certain Library Materials
A bill advancing in the Iowa House would make it illegal for public libraries to allow anyone under 18 to access books or materials considered harmful to minors because of […]
Wisconsin ag bills get floor votes Wednesday
Three pieces of legislation farmers are watching closely had votes at the Wisconsin Capitol on Wednesday. In the Senate, Senate Bill 622 freezing fees for animal markets, dealers, truckers, and […]
Bill says Iowa librarians could be criminally charged if minors access to sexually explicit material
A bill advancing in the Iowa House would make it illegal for public libraries to let anyone under 18 access books or other materials that are harmful to minors due […]
Illinois farmland market shows signs of leveling off, appraiser says
An appraiser with Farm Credit Illinois says there seems to be a shift occurring in the farmland market. Laura Enger, newly elected president of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm […]
Rollins: farmers and ranchers hold the key to healthier diets
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans place producers at the center of the nation’s nutrition priorities. “By producing milk, raising cattle, chicken and pigs, and […]
CONAB makes modest monthly changes to Brazil’s soybean, corn crops
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made modest adjustments to domestic soybean and corn production estimates. CONAB now has soybeans at a record 177.985 million tons, up 1.1% from January due […]
Why Chemistry Matters
Farmers should pay close attention to how the nutrients in the soil interact with one another. Striking the correct balance will help increase the fertility of your soil. Learn more in this […]