Advocacy in Action with The Activate Program
In this Porkcast, we are joined by Minnesota Pork Executive Board Member and crop and livestock farmer, Brad Kluver. He tells us about the inaugural Activate Program, and says they […]
Ethanol inventories hit one year high as exports slide sharply
Ethanol stocks swelled to the largest levels in a year last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says inventories of 27.2 million barrels were the result of growth across all […]
U.S. and South American farmers face similar pressures as input costs rise
A market analyst anticipates U.S. and South American producers experiencing similar effects from the Middle East conflict. Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, says fertilizer prices are rising. “It’s more […]
Carly Herum
ISU Extension Master Conservationist Program
Improving the Lives of Our Pigs and People
The U.S. pork industry is working together to strengthen herd health through a coordinated, producer-led effort. The National Swine Health Strategy brings producers and partners into alignment to address the industry’s most significant […]
Hull City Council Vacancy Opens; Second Seat to Follow
The City of Hull is working to fill a vacancy on its City Council following the resignation of a council member earlier this month, with another seat expected to open […]
Winnebago sees net income rebound in 2nd quarter
Continued success from a diversified portfolio is credited for a positive second quarter financial report for Winnebago Industries. The Minnesota-based outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer, which has Iowa factories in Forest […]
Ohio Farm Bureau says proposed ODOT connector could impact the state’s ag resources
Ohio Farm Bureau members are concerned a proposed rural infrastructure project could impact the state’s agricultural industry. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel, says the Ohio Department of Transportation is looking to […]
Farmers weighing crop mix as input costs influence decisions
An ag lender in the Western Corn Belt says the financial pressure facing farmers could shape decisions about crop rotations this year. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha […]
Minnesota farmer preps as planting season inches closer
A farmer in central Minnesota is gearing up to begin spring fieldwork. Nick Peterson grows corn and soybeans near Clear Lake and says most of his equipment is ready. “We’re […]