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Weather again keeps Iowa farmers from a full week of planting
Weather once again kept farmers from getting into the fields to plant last week. The U.S.D.A. weekly report says there were only three days suitable for fieldwork last week. The
FFA membership on the rise in Iowa
The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says
Iowa landlords protest proposed property tax increase
The owners of apartment and condo buildings are urging the Iowa House to reject a Senate plan that would raise taxes on their properties. Multi-family properties are currently taxed as
From FFA roots to state leader: Minnesota state president reflects on “dream year”
Born into FFA. Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff,
Agronomy specialist: Adjust nitrogen rate strategies as input costs rise
An agronomy specialist says choosing the right nitrogen application strategy could help farmers better manage rising input costs. Rachel Henry with Ohio State University Extension says the timing of fertilizer should
USTR’s Callahan says tariff policy delivering results for agriculture
The Trump administration’s top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry. “The current trade policy of restoring reciprocity and balance, I don’t
New Mid-Ozark fertilizer plant aims to improve speed, supply and costs for Missouri farmers
MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have formed a joint venture called Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, to build a new dry fertilizer blending and distribution center near Lebanon, Missouri. Jason Weirich,
USDA breaks ground on new sterile fly as part of its New World screwworm defense strategy
A cow/calf operator in south Texas says sterile fly production is the key in pushing back the northern movement of New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas Southwest
Tight seed supply
An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers need to avoid having to replant corn as much as possible this year. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can