Bedford’s Eli Johnson takes Grand Champion honors at Iowa State Fair
A Bedford High School graduate received top honors during the Iowa State Fair’s livestock shows. “I brought a wether,” said 18-year-old Eli Johnson on Friday. “His name is Bennett.” Johnson […]
Farmers face another round of higher costs heading into 2027
Farmers are bracing for a more expensive harvest and 2027 growing season. American Farm Bureau vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton says fuel and fertilizer costs […]
Experts say RFID technology boosts traceability and improves disease response in the swine sector
Two swine industry experts say the use of RFID technology can improve traceability and make the U.S. herd more resilient. Brent Pepin a veterinarian and the director of swine health […]
Creating additional value for soybean farmers through renewable fuels
Eric Lawson with MEG Corp, a contractor that helps provide awareness for the renewable fuels industry, says additional demand for biodiesel can provide up to $2 per bushel of value. […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: Celebrating Ag at the Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair is an opportunity for FCS Financial to celebrate agriculture and the cooperative’s member-owners. FCS Financial Board of Directors Chair Beth Schnitker says Monday, August 17, has […]
Indiana State Fair helps connect consumers with local food and farm products
The Indiana State Fair is creating new opportunities to connect fairgoers to the products made across the state. Don Lamb, Indiana’s Director of Agriculture, says the state’s Indiana Grown program […]
Grassley hears farm bill concerns at Iowa State Fair
Ag policy conversations are front and center at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. US Senator Chuck Grassley says fairgoers have been asking him about the future of the next five-year […]
Despite setbacks, some optimism remains for farm bill
Cautiously optimistic about a new farm bill. Mark Bunselmeyer, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee adjourned for the August recess without advancing […]
Missouri AG to investigate fertilizer producers for possible price fixing
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway met with farmers at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, and she says the rising fertilizer costs were a concern. “The Missouri attorney general has […]
Missouri State Fair names champions in livestock, youth ham shows
Market livestock shows and cured meat judging are underway at the Missouri State Fair, and several champions have been named. The Grand Champion Pen of Chickens belongs to Judd Lawson […]