Drones help Michigan 4-H youth discover agriculture, aviation careers
A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee […]
USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program expansion contradicts farm bill’s funding cuts
The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot […]
ISU agronomist says crown rot became bigger issue than expected
An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar […]
Drier weather could help restart harvest in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about […]
Certified Indiana Bred bringing pork to families in need
Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St. […]
Pork checkoff investments helping strengthen market development in Japan
The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board […]
After ten year absence, ambulance service will return to Dows
Residents in a small north-central Iowa town will see ambulance service restored sometime next year. Dows, with a population around 500, had to shut down its EMS program a full […]
Global sugar subsidies near $1.4 billion as U.S. producers seek Section 301 investigation
A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University […]
Harvest delays raise questions about corn, soybean quality
A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain […]
Southwest MO cattle producer says more rain needed as extreme drought continues
A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet, […]