Wisconsin tightens animal import rules as part of new world screwworm mitigation efforts
The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states […]
Tar spot detected in Michigan Corn: MSU encouraging scouting and fungicide planning
A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide […]
Recreational land sales not following cropland trends
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in […]
Iowa RISE funds approved for Butler County, Burlington
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved funding Tuesday for road improvements to provide more access to business projects in Butler County and Burlington. The DOT’s Deb Arp says the Butler County […]
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Orange City Company Plans to Convert Former Lake Park Nursing Home Into Apartments
(KUOO / SCR) — An Orange City company is planning to transform a vacant former nursing home in Lake Park into apartments. The Lake Park City Council approved rezoning the […]
Fund trading, weather among major forces moving grain markets
A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “Futures are reacting to the national […]
Iowa schools discuss allowing 8th graders to play varsity sports
The Iowa Board of Education approved emergency rules in June that allows 8th graders to play varsity sports, but the decision to do so is up to each school district. […]
Ohio CAUV changes expected to bring tax relief for some farmland owners
New Calculated Agricultural Use Value guidelines could lead to lower property tax bills for some landowners in 2027. Ohio Farm Bureau’sAssociate General Counsel Leah Curtis says 41 counties are currently going through the reappraisal process. “CAUV […]
NCGA pleased with latest 45Z guidance
The director of public policy in renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association says the latest step towards implementing the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is mostly good news […]