IndyCar and Indiana Dairy team up to reach thousands of state fair visitors
One of the Indiana State Fair’s most popular food stands is helping highlight the state’s dairy industry. Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the organization’s partnership with […]
Optimistic outlook for soybean sustainability
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s excited about several new demand opportunities for soybeans. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermilion County, says soy crush facilities across the […]
Mixed day for dairy prices Tuesday
Cash dairy prices settled mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Tuesday Dry whey closed steady at $0.6950. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.5775. Cheese barrels were unchanged at […]
Cover crops could help manage pests in corn and soybeans
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying how certain cover crops could play a role in pest management. Extension entomologist Bob Koch says cover crop adoption has been largely […]
Indiana conservation leaders recognized for protecting soil and water resources at this year’s state fair
Thirty-nine farmers were recognized for their contributions to conservation during the 2026 Indiana State Fair. Spencer County farmer Larry Groves is one of this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award winners. […]
USDA staffing concerns emerge ahead of Missouri State Fair listening session
Missouri farm groups are expected to raise concerns about USDA staffing during a listening session Thursday at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins says there have […]
Family values drive Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year Freeland Bean and Grain
This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year has been shipping black beans internationally for more than 20 years. Freeland Bean and Grain marketing manager Roger Hupfer tells Brownfield the […]
DEA: Iowa parents should monitor kids’ phones for potential drug deals
School bells will soon ring, and federal agents are warning Iowa parents to have conversations with their kids about the dangers of drugs, which are becoming much easier to get […]
Lahn says Iowa’s cancer rate linked to agricultural practices
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for governor, says the state’s high cancer rate “is tied into agriculture” and that assessment is not popular with many of his Republicans. “We just […]
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