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Sec. Rollins: Active NWS cases continue to decline
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the US has made significant progress in the fight against New World Screwworm. “We’re now lifting quarantines.” Secretary Rollins says the number of active cases
Case IH celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at FPS
CASE IH says there’s a large 250th anniversary display at its Farm Progress Show booth. The Heartland Magnum tractor and the Providence Magnum tractor are both one of one, special
Regents discuss class selection for the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom
The executive committee appointed to oversee the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom (CIF) discussed hiring a permanent director during their meeting Tuesday. Interim director Luciano Decastro is one
California E15 authorization a “bright spot” for biofuels industry
The Executive Director with Renewable Fuels Nebraska says California’s new biofuel law could help expand market access for corn farmers. Dawn Caldwell says the authorization of E15 sales through
Crown rot causing standability concerns ahead of harvest
An Iowa State University Extension agronomist says crown rot is impacting some corn fields. Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers east-central Iowa, says conditions have been favorable for the disease across the
Cattlemen warn CRP expansion could reduce feed availability, opportunities for young producers
The president of the Nebraska Cattlemen says expanding the Conservation Reserve Program doesn’t guarantee increased grazing access long-term. Craig Uden says the solution isn’t adding more acres for the sake
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowans dealing with damage after torrential rains
President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for Iowa individuals and farmers
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowa damage after torrential rains
President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for damage caused by severe
New updates to Case IH harvesting lineup
CASE IH says the Axial-Flow® 160 series combine comes with upgrades to the technology stack for the 2027 Model Year. At the core is the inclusion of dual Pro 1200 displays, enabling a
Research shows SCN continues to adapt to PI 88788 resistance
Analysis of more than two decades of data collected by Iowa State University from farmers’ fields in Iowa reveals that soybean cyst nematode (SCN) continues to develop increased reproduction on
