Planting season nears as farmers monitor soil temps and conditions
A leader with Stine Seed Company says the bulk of farmers will begin planting in the next few weeks. David Thompson, Stine’s director of brand strategy, says final preparations are […]
Raiders Giving Day Scheduled for April 9
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College athletics will host the third annual Raiders Giving Day on Thursday, April 9, rallying support for its 23 sport programs and student-athlete support services. […]
Nic Bancroft
Managing farm margins – Producers are making decisions on their crop nutrient programs. Learn more about what considerations farmers need to make as they gear up for this growing season. […]
Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up
The leader of an Iowa-based ag organization says women have an essential role in preserving the future of the ag industry. Julie Kenney, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, […]
West central Ohio farmer preparing for planting as rainfall delays spring fieldwork
A west central Ohio farmer says the start of spring planting season is just around the corner. Scott Haerr says significant rainfall is helping recharge soil moisture, but, “We’ve got […]
Aid packages propping up ag and prices
Ad hoc aid bringing stability to agriculture. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says despite the uncertainty around several aspects of ag, the landscape would […]
The beef on dairy advantage few talk about
A livestock consultant says one advantage of raising beef-on-dairy animals is the size of the cattle. Dan Schaefer with Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield that dairy genetics means a larger-framed cow, […]
Stay vigilant for hail, high winds & twisters in Iowa through Friday
Iowans are being warned about the elevated risk of severe weather this afternoon and tomorrow. Meteorologist Alexis Jimenez, at the National Weather Service, says in today’s first round, multiple powerful […]
NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says they are tracking two bills that could have major implications for ag transportation. Mike Seyfert says the current surface transportation […]
Parents of Iowa kids with cancer push legislators to fund research
A House subcommittee has advanced a bill to set up an annual appropriation of $3 million for pediatric cancer research in Iowa. A group of parents were at the Capitol […]