Local, State & Ag News
Grassley: Mosaic doesn’t need phosphate protections
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American farmers. “In just four years, family
Iowa corn growers watch tar spot development
An extension agronomist says tar spot pressure is picking up steam in Iowa. Iowa State University’s Meaghan Anderson tells Brownfield, “There have been a number of tar spot confirmations. All
Virtual fencing opening opportunities for cattle producers
A new technology is changing the way livestock producers manage their herds. “Virtual fencing. That seems to be the hottest topic right now.” Logan Karcher, director of producer programs with
Beware! New scam targets Iowa utility customers
Iowa’s largest utility is warning its customers to be wary if they’re using a search engine to find the company’s 800-number for customer service. MidAmerican Energy spokesman Dan Winters says
Learn to identify weeds, then compete at the Iowa State Fair
If you’ve ever wondered what the weeds are that are growing in your yard and garden you can learn about them and have a chance to win a ribbon. ISU
Ex-Iowa nurse sentenced to federal prison on drug-related charges
A former registered nurse from LeMars will spend over two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug-related charges. Forty-nine-year-old Chad Hoppe is a former employee of the Floyd
China drives new crop U.S. soybean export sales
The USDA’s reporting a strong week for new crop soybean export sales. The week ending July 9th was one of the largest weeks for new crop U.S. soybean sales in
Delaney Herefords uses technology to multiply top genetics
A cow-calf producer in southwest Minnesota credits technology with helping his family farm improve. Nick Delaney of Delaney Herefords in Lincoln County says they use advanced genetics to raise high-quality
Canadian wildfire smoke impacting crops, air quality across Upper Midwest, Great Lakes
A state climatologist says this week’s heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says, “That
Economy driving interest in small ruminants
The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification. Cliff Schuette, southern Illinois farmer and president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, says interest is growing in small
