More assistance equals more conservation

Results show farmers are more likely to adopt conservation practices if assistance is readily available. Eighth-generation central Illinois farmer Derek Martin says he’s seen the environmental and economic benefits of […]

Ag continues nationwide, year-round E-15 push

The call for action on year-round E-15 was loud at this year’s Farm Progress Show. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., president of the National Corn Growers Association and a southern Illinois farmer, […]

The good and bad as soybeans see ample moisture

An extension agronomist says wet conditions in the Upper Midwest are having a mixed impact on soybeans. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the rains are good […]

Iowa farm finding opportunity through carbon markets

A northeast Iowa farming operation is finding success with carbon markets. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms says they’ve worked with numerous companies to sequester carbon the past six years. “Looking […]

How difficult is accessing farmland?

An Extension Educator is encouraging farmers to participate in a farmland access survey to help develop better resources for new and beginning farmers. Michigan State University’s Jon LaPorte says the effort with MIFarmLink […]

Pork Board names Newman as CEO

The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO.  Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth.  Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, […]