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Corn yield potential varies widely across the Northern Plains
The corn product manager at Peterson Farms Seed says the yield potential of the corn in South Dakota and Minnesota varies widely. “Especially in northeast South Dakota, we’ve had some
Farmers report good corn as harvest advances in Kentucky, Arkansas
Corn harvest is underway in Kentucky and across the Delta, and two farmers tell Brownfield it’s a decent crop. In central Kentucky, farmer Caleb Ragland says the kernel size has
Orange City Health System, Library Partner to Bring Books and Story Time to Hospital
Orange City Area Health System and the Orange City Public Library are partnering to make healthcare settings more comfortable for children while expanding access to books and early literacy resources.
AGI showcasing innovation at Farm Progress Show
AGI is talking to farmers about harvest preparation and innovation at the 2026 Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young talks with Jason Jones and Kent Woods in
Illinois land professional survey not optimistic on interest rates, bullish on land values
A mid-year survey of Illinois land professionals revealed a few surprising results. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Luke Worrell, with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers,
Big Sioux River Days Brings Five Days of Events to Hawarden
Hawarden will close out the summer with five days of activities during Big Sioux River Days. The celebration begins Thursday with a classic cruise downtown. Friday includes a Strong for
Slow down, as harvest season in Iowa means farm equipment on rural roads
It’s September 1st and as the days get shorter, Iowa’s farmers will soon be headed into the fields and harvest time can be a particularly dangerous time on the state’s
Calls to Congress for ag labor reform intensify
In this Managing for Profit, policy advisor Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition discusses the need for the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act to support farms with limited labor. The post Calls
CASE IH keeping farmer profitability in mind
With the farm economy under pressure, CASE IH says helping farmers manage costs remains a priority. “We know that the ag economy right now has been complicated for many months.”
Late-season warmth, heat continues for much of the Heartland; a pattern shift brings moisture across the West
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in northern and central California, the Great Basin, and
