Missouri drought alert expires after 11 months as conditions improve
Missouri’s drought alert has expired, due to improving conditions. Drought alerts direct state agencies to work together to provide resources for drought relief across the state. The Missouri Department of […]
Zach Lahn says state should back research into safety of Round Up
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for governor, says he isn’t calling for a ban on certain farm chemicals, but he says the EPA is not telling the truth about the […]
Strong corn, soybean exports close out old crop marketing year
An ag economist says farmers should be relatively happy with how corn and soybean exports ended the previous marketing year. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says the demand […]
Sec. Rollins: Active NWS cases continue to decline
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the US has made significant progress in the fight against New World Screwworm. “We’re now lifting quarantines.” Secretary Rollins says the number of active cases […]
Case IH celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at FPS
CASE IH says there’s a large 250th anniversary display at its Farm Progress Show booth. The Heartland Magnum tractor and the Providence Magnum tractor are both one of one, special […]
Regents discuss class selection for the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom
The executive committee appointed to oversee the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom (CIF) discussed hiring a permanent director during their meeting Tuesday. Interim director Luciano Decastro is one […]
California E15 authorization a “bright spot” for biofuels industry
The Executive Director with Renewable Fuels Nebraska says California’s new biofuel law could help expand market access for corn farmers. Dawn Caldwell says the authorization of E15 sales through […]
Crown rot causing standability concerns ahead of harvest
An Iowa State University Extension agronomist says crown rot is impacting some corn fields. Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers east-central Iowa, says conditions have been favorable for the disease across the […]
Cattlemen warn CRP expansion could reduce feed availability, opportunities for young producers
The president of the Nebraska Cattlemen says expanding the Conservation Reserve Program doesn’t guarantee increased grazing access long-term. Craig Uden says the solution isn’t adding more acres for the sake […]
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowa damage after torrential rains
President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for damage caused by severe […]