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NATO leader, in Iowa speech, says security of US linked to secure Europe
NATO’s Secretary General delivered a speech in Iowa last night, calling the alliance practical and necessary to provide security to both Europe and the United States. Mark Rutte was prime
Wind, disease, and wet conditions creating Ohio corn harvest concerns
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges are impacting corn standability this fall. James Morris with Dekalb ASGROW says stalk quality issues are starting to show up in early
Global ethanol demand grows for U.S. producers
The executive director with Nebraska Corn says ethanol exports remain a bright spot for the industry. Kelly Brunkhorst says several countries are considering a change to their mandates. “We’re
Storage constraints and rising markets push Minnesota farmer to forward contract grain
A southwest Minnesota farmer has been forward selling corn and soybeans ahead of harvest. “I can’t hold everything at home here, so I have to take some to town.” Bryan
State of Illinois ready to assist any potential Joslin beef plant buyer
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s beef industry is still recovering from last month’s abrupt closure of a Tyson packing plant in Joslin. Jerry Costello
DMI names Corey Scott as president and CEO
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has selected its next leader. DMI’s board of directors announced Corey Scott will become the third president and CEO, succeeding Barbara O’Brien, who will be retiring
Avian influenza confirmed in Boone County, Iowa
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed this week in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected in
AM Radio isn’t old fashioned. It’s tried and true.
Commentary. There’s a reason the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act last week. And for those of us who live and work in rural America, that
Iowa’s Rail Safety Week aims to keep motorists safe — and alive
Many thousands of Iowa motorists roll over railroad tracks every day without thinking much about them, but a new campaign, “See Tracks, Think Train,” is designed to make drivers pay
Diesel costs reshaping the price of ag transportation
In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the long-term impacts of record-high diesel prices will be felt throughout the economy. The post Diesel
