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Iowa State agronomist says corn and soybean growth is picking up across central Iowa
An extension agronomist says crop development is ramping up in central Iowa. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “We’re just starting to get into tasseling and reproductive
Timely rains boost crop outlook in west-central Iowa
An agronomist says crop conditions have been favorable in west-central Iowa. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg tells Brownfield, “The crop looks phenomenal. We’ve been a little drier in June and July, but
Rural healthcare gaps remain
A southeastern Ohio farmer says adequate healthcare access remains a challenge for many farm families across the U.S. Will Minshall, an eighth-generation grain producer in Pickaway County, says more needs
Egg producers ordered to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs in price-fixing settlement
The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations within the egg industry. Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch were accused of raising
Tight margins common problem for most of the world’s farmers
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability. In a recent International Food Policy Research
USDA announces significant enhancements to disaster assistance and commodity loan programs
The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says improvements have been made across the board, including the removal of the pay limit for several programs. “Previously,
Purdue weed scientist says weather conditions increased herbicide injury across the state
A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says the weather swings this year created the right environment for early-season herbicide injury. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “We saw quite a bit of
