The U.S. presidential election is Nov. 5 and agriculture is one of the various topics important to candidates.
AMES, Iowa — Iowans who are cleaning up from the recent bout of storms can find useful resources offered by Iowa State University Extension.
Foreign ownership of land was one of the major topics addressed during the 2024 Iowa legislative session, and lawmakers took action on strengthening Iowa’s policy.
An event hosted by the Montana Wool Growers Association gave attendees a chance to try the wide variety of flavors offered in lamb dishes while also promoting a product raised in the state. The event in Lewistown, Mont., on April 20 brought many newcomers to the event, according to Mary Jenn…
Despite being an ocean apart, many parts of the American and European farming experience are similar.
A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed 88% of Americans trust farmers, but that figure declines when it comes to the trust in agriculture. It wouldn’t be hard to call that a contradiction.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Bank Iowa Ag Index tracks Iowa farmer sentiment on issues related to a range of topics — from the ag economy and labor challenges to the plans they have for the future of their individual farms.
Typical May rain chances that morph into a warm and drier weather pattern by mid-June is the summer forecast for the Central Plains.
Twenty years ago, major Iowa ag organizations came together to form the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. Two decades later, that fledgling group continues to be a major voice in support of the state’s livestock industry.
No matter the time of year, each growing season presents new challenges that conjure one question after the next. The answers are not always easy to find. But AI (artificial intelligence) is making this type of information easily accessible.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, Joe Janzen and Nick Paulson with the University of Illinois for the university’s farmdoc daily website.
Wireworms have been chewing through wheat growers’ crops and their yield for decades. With the pest’s extended life cycle and rapid population growth, wireworms have become especially problematic for farmers throughout the region.
Madelynn Wuestenberg serves as agricultural climatologist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This role is 100% Extension, so her time is spent developing resources related to climate and agriculture, providing timely climate or weather updates and studying how climate variabil…
JUDA, Wis. – The vanity license plate reads “CROP DR” on the white Ford F-150 parked in front of a pole barn outside Juda. Jake Kaderly, the truck’s owner, is a conservationist and passionate advocate for responsible farming. He earned in February the American Soybean Association’s Conservat…
ARTHUR, Ill. — On the main road through downtown Arthur stands a relatively new restaurant that has a menu of diner-style food that will satisfy the appetite of customers whether they are there for breakfast, lunch or something sweet for dessert.
Students are saying "so long" to classrooms and teaches as schools across the region let out for summer vacation.
LAWTON, N.D. – At the beginning of May, as planting season grew closer, Justin Zahradka, who farms with his wife, Molly, was busy finishing up work and maintenance on farm machines he plans to use this spring.
Instead of selling to the highest bidder, owners can sell or transfer their land to an exchange fund while keeping ties to the family farm.
The effort to keep foreign animal disease out of the United States has been intense over the past several years, and similar efforts can be found in other pork-producing nations.
CONRAD, Mont. – As farmer John Wicks prepares to plant seed for the 2024 season, he reflects on how his farming methods have changed since he took over the family farm at 21 years old.
Planting season got off to a quick start across the Midwest with above-average planting pace throughout April. That has been followed by weeks of rain which, while helpful on the Drought Monitor, have caused some delays and could impact the seeds already in the ground.
ALGOMA, Wis. – The tradition of self-improvement through study and achievement is one thing that has helped our nation lead the world. During the Revolutionary War when General George Washington needed someone to form the army’s artillery division he called for Henry Knox. Knox read every bo…
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The ticks this spring are out for blood! Literally. Maybe we say this every year, but I feel like this spring the ticks are out worse than ever.
WOLFORD, N.D. – Farms in north central North Dakota have received some nice spring rains this year, and farmers are busy planting in the seeding window around the moisture in the fields.
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Rains have been falling around the Midwest, causing delays for many farmers looking to get their crop in, but markets are preparing for impacts those delays may have.
CONRAD, Mont. – Like many farmers in Montana, the Johnsons were battling against cold weather and wind in early May, trying to protect their crops from the unpredictable spring weather.
U.S. pork exports remained steady in March, and while those volume numbers stayed similar, the value of pork exports increased slightly, according to an analysis from the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
COLBY, Wis. – As a city kid it would’ve been easy for Ella Raatz to choose a path outside agriculture. But the 17-year-old junior at Colby High School has developed a passion for the dairy industry. Recently she was recognized as one of eight finalists for Holstein USA’s Young Distinguished …
One of Dick Caulfield’s greatest joys is watching his kids and grandkids and anyone else compete on his horses that carry the quarter circle C brand.
Gone, at least for now, are the days of finding one morel and picking a basketful on the other side of an elm tree. Morel-picking season appears to be waning; some mushrooms have weathered, are slug-infested and fragile. So far 2024 has been no better than the previous two to three years. Re…
COLUMBUS, Wis. – With perfect timing, the “Borealis” is arriving in Columbus on the heels of a rare Aurora Borealis display. The newest Borealis is Amtrak’s second daily train between the Twin Cities of Minnesota and Chicago. Its eastbound inaugural trip will be arriving at about 4 p.m. May …
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The Graze Master Group is holding a no-cost field day and educational event, “Paths to Profitability,” Wednesday, July 24 in Denton, Nebraska.
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