Interest in cover crops and extended rotations on the rise
A crops education coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa says producer interest in cover crops and extended rotations has never been higher. Solveig Orngard tells Brownfield, “We have a cover […]
Bill would temporarily raise Iowa tax on HMOs
Iowa’s insurance industry is pushing back against a proposed tax increase on HMOs that’s designed to cover a deficit in Iowa’s Medicaid program. Iowa currently charges a tax of just […]
House Ag Committee starts markup of ‘Farm Bill 2.0’
The House Ag Committee is expected to start the farm bill mark up today. Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois says it’s not a traditional farm bill. “I have […]
Fertilizer bidding paused amid Iran conflict
The senior vice president of plant foods at MFA Incorporated, a farm cooperative based in Missouri, says there’s been a partial pause on fertilizer bidding, due to the supply uncertainties […]
New commodity base acre provision expected to help strengthen the farm safety net
Some farmers could have expanded access to federal risk management programs for the 2026 crop year. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says some farmers could qualify for new base acres. “The […]
U.S. agriculture must adapt to changing global trade
An ag policy expert says the United States is no longer the global ag trade powerhouse and the industry must adapt. Mary Kay Thatcher says increased competition from Brazil and […]
Iowa State eliminating women’s gymnastics
The Iowa State University Athletics Department will discontinue its women’s gymnastics program and replace it with another sport that provides equal or additional participation opportunities for women, ISU Director of […]
Precise reporting
Precision agriculture has been around for years and has become an important tool for farmers looking to increase efficiency and productivity. In this Managing for Profit, Nick Luett, precision ag […]
Survey shows big boost in Iowans’ 2026 vacation plans
More Iowans are saying “Seize the day!” and they’re booking more vacations at a much faster pace than in past years, according to a survey from AAA-Iowa. Spokesman Brian Ortner […]
Brevant Seeds bringing real-world experience to FFA students
A regional agronomist with Brevant Seeds says the next generation of agriculture is getting hands on experience through the company’s Turn the Bag Blue & Gold program. Brianna Gehrig says […]