Local, State & Ag News
Tar spot detected in Michigan Corn: MSU encouraging scouting and fungicide planning
A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide
Recreational land sales not following cropland trends
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in
Iowa RISE funds approved for Butler County, Burlington
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved funding Tuesday for road improvements to provide more access to business projects in Butler County and Burlington. The DOT’s Deb Arp says the Butler County
Orange City Company Plans to Convert Former Lake Park Nursing Home Into Apartments
(KUOO / SCR) — An Orange City company is planning to transform a vacant former nursing home in Lake Park into apartments. The Lake Park City Council approved rezoning the
Fund trading, weather among major forces moving grain markets
A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “Futures are reacting to the national
Iowa schools discuss allowing 8th graders to play varsity sports
The Iowa Board of Education approved emergency rules in June that allows 8th graders to play varsity sports, but the decision to do so is up to each school district.
Ohio CAUV changes expected to bring tax relief for some farmland owners
New Calculated Agricultural Use Value guidelines could lead to lower property tax bills for some landowners in 2027. Ohio Farm Bureau’sAssociate General Counsel Leah Curtis says 41 counties are currently going through the reappraisal process. “CAUV
NCGA pleased with latest 45Z guidance
The director of public policy in renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association says the latest step towards implementing the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is mostly good news
Missouri to begin tracking Alpha-gal Syndrome under newly signed law
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President
Heat dome to stress crops in dry areas of the Northern Plains
Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University
