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Ohio State calculator helping farmers maximize nitrogen fertilizer use
An agronomy specialist says a new tool from Ohio State University Extension can help farmers manage rising nitrogen fertilizer costs. Rachel Henry says the Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator determines the
AFBF survey reveals mounting financial strain across U.S. agriculture
A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Duvall says more than 5,700
Wet conditions keep Iowa’s farmers from getting planters into the fields
Wet conditions have slowed the start of planting a little bit compared to last year. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows 1% of corn was planted by Sunday. That’s behind the
Minnesota beef, hog, and dairy producers post improved returns in 2025
2025 saw continued improvement for Minnesota livestock producers. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says new data shows hog, dairy, and beef operations all posted improved profitability. “Beef
Mixed outlook for ag economy as strong livestock, dairy offset crop market concerns
An economist with CoBank says the U.S. farm economy is a mixed bag. “It’s not good, but it’s not dire,” Rob Fox recently told Brownfield. Fox says crop production has
Higher expenses force farmers to rethink input strategies and efficiency
Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines. Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says some operations are absorbing higher costs differently than others. “Your
More allegations added to Iowa Attorney General’s lawsuit against TikTok
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has added more alleged violations to the state’s consumer protection laws to her lawsuit against TikTok. Bird says the social media platform continues to provide
Iowa traffic deaths are ahead of last year
Traffic deaths in Iowa continue to be trending above the record low recorded last year. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson gave the state Transportation Commission an update at their workshop Monday.
Iowa Religious Freedom Day 2026
It’s Religious Freedom Day in Iowa. The Iowa Catholic Conference, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Des Moines Area Religious Council co-sponsored an early morning
Farmer calls to FFRI Helpline on the rise
The mental health specialist with the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) says the group’s Helpline is seeing an increase in calls from farmers battling stress. Rachel Brown tells Brownfield, “Just
