Local, State & Ag News
Dairy leader calls lack of succession plans “epidemic” sized-problem
A young farmer and dairy group leader says not having a succession plan puts the farm business and everyone involved at risk. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells
Farmers finding herbicide savings through cover crops
Some farmers are finding savings on herbicide costs by incorporating cover crops. Nathan Johanning, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, says research shows that spring termination of
Farmer sentiment increases, but long-term concerns about the ag economy remain
A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the overall direction of the ag economy. Joana Colussi with Purdue University says there was a
Painting seized by Nazis in WWII is now on exhibit in Cedar Rapids
A large exhibition of artwork by a Czech painter from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is on display in eastern Iowa, including one painting with a very storied
Ethanol stocks, exports rise on week as production dips
U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to a near one-year high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply was the largest since last April at 26.337 million
OSU professor says changing tariffs means more uncertainty for farmers
An Oklahoma State University professor says changing tariff policy means more uncertainty for farmers. Sundresh Heragu with OSU’s Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers tells Brownfield U.S. ag exports are north
Iowa senators ponder fines for loud ads in podcasts, streaming services
Podcasters and video streaming services caught pumping up the volume on advertisements would face a state fine if a bill that could be debated in a senate committee becomes law.
Grassley: Middle East instability already driving up farm expenses
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned the conflict in the Middle East will drive up fertilizer and fuel costs for farmers. During his weekly call with ag reporters Wednesday, the
Runner-Ups Announced for First Sioux County Battle of the Burger
The winner of the first-ever Sioux County Battle of the Burger was announced earlier this week, and now organizers have announced the rest of the top three finishers. Sliders Pub
Farmers focused on managing input costs
Focusing on inputs. Taylor Hintch, the field crops education manager with Practical Farmers of Iowa, says the organization is seeing tremendous interest from producers looking to reduce their input costs.
