Spring planting delayed as wet conditions linger in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says wet conditions have kept him out of the field since late March. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a little […]
Avian flu “still raging,” warns Iowa turkey grower
A north Iowa turkey grower says her top concern is disease pressure. Sheila Larson of Ellsworth tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread. “High-path AI is still raging. […]
Rain delays planting but improves soil moisture across Iowa
Many farmers across Iowa have halted their planting progress this week. But State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says it’s for a good reason. “We desperately needed moisture in so many […]
Indiana Pork investing in future workforce through education initiatives
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says a new partnership with the National Pork Producers Council is focused on helping students explore careers within the pork sector. Chad Martin says […]
New World Screwworm education efforts on the rise
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says educational efforts around the threat of New World Screwworm are ramping up. Tasha Bunting says even […]
Kubota breaks ground on $30M equipment test center in Kansas
Ag equipment manufacturer Kubota has broken ground on a $30 million equipment test center in Salina, Kansas. The company says the investment will expand its engineering testing and product development […]
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The impact of higher fuel prices on consumer spending
Fuel prices continue to put pressure on disposable income for many consumers. But will that change their buying habits? Charley Martinez an ag economist with University of Tennessee says it […]
Grant funding from Lilly Endowment supports growth of the Indiana FFA organization
The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization. Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment […]
GROWMARK agronomists embracing AI
The FS agronomy director with GROWMARK says artificial intelligence is now shaping recommendations some agronomists are bringing to farmers in the field. Brendan Bachman says the cooperative has partnered with […]