Illinois Soybean Association’s On-Farm Trial Network partnering farmers and researchers to push soybean production
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers across the state are putting some of the latest agricultural research principles to the test in the organization’s checkoff-funded […]
Minnesota legislator: farmers may need new approaches to fill ag labor gaps
A state lawmaker suggests there’s a sizable gap between the ag labor needs of farmers and the available workforce. Keith Allen represents House Seat 19A in the Minnesota Legislature and […]
Weed management for the long game
An organic crop farmer says he takes a systems-based approach for managing weeds. “We planted a little bit late this year and it was intentional using delayed planting as a […]
Kansas farmer weighs winter wheat planting decisions
A southwest Kansas farmer says he’s trying to decide when to start planting winter wheat. Gary Millershaski says his area has been in dire need of rain. “We did luck […]
Farmers feel squeeze from record diesel prices
Some farmers say record diesel costs are putting added pressure on the financial viability of their operations. “Six-dollar diesel – I’ve never seen it in my life.” South-central Nebraska farmer […]
Northwest Iowa Schools Receive Choose Iowa Grants for Local Food
Six northwest Iowa schools and school districts are among 125 statewide receiving Choose Iowa funding to help put more Iowa-grown and raised food on student menus. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture […]
Ohio ag leader says fertilizer market needs more competition
The executive director of Ohio Corn and Wheat says growers feel they have little control over excessively high fertilizer prices. Tadd Nicholson tells Brownfield, “The frustration farmers have is everything […]
Columbus Crew, ScottsMiracle-Gro introduce Ohio 4-H members to careers in turfgrass management
A new partnership between Ohio 4-H and ScottsMiracle-Gro is helping youth explore careers in agriculture. Franklin County 4-H member Miles Ott recently participated in a hands-on mowing clinic to learn […]
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Evening of Promise
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act clears US House, both of Iowa’s senators support it
The auto industry would be required by federal rules to install A-M radios in new vehicles under a bill that’s cleared the U.S. Supporters say AM radio provides an essential, […]