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Progress Report: NW Iowa Farmers Ahead of State in Early Planting
While wet conditions across much of the state have slowed planting progress, farmers in Northwest Iowa appear to be ahead of the curve. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Leah
Ag economist says high costs and inflation will likely continue to pressure farm margins
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect input costs to soften anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices continue to move higher. “Moderating inflation often means that inflation is
Global uncertainty hits home: Iowa farmer changes spring input plans
A central Iowa farmer says the conflict in the Middle East has influenced some early season crop fertility decisions. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City and tells
Alfalfa loss likely in flooded Michigan fields as soil moisture nears 70% in surplus
Michigan soil moisture levels are well above normal for most of the state, which could impact the viability of alfalfa crops. Kim Cassida is the forage and cover crop specialist
Spring migration nears end, but avian flu concerns persist
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza has been hit or miss
Concerns mount as fertilizer disruptions continue
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the
Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Vanessa Kummer
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments
Bill says Iowa schools must accept cash for tickets to sporting events
Cash will have to be accepted as payment for tickets to any sporting event in an Iowa public school under a bill that’s won approval in the Iowa House and
Iowans whose lives were touched by pancreatic cancer gather for walk
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is the focus of a fundraising event in central Iowa this weekend that will bring in survivors from across the state, as well
