New uses of soybeans bringing long-term sustainability
Investing in diversification.
Todd Main, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), says one way to protect soybean growers from ongoing...
Low grain prices could push farmers to plant more alfalfa
Tight corn and soybean margins could push some acres to alfalfa in 2026.
Dale Leslein is a hay specialist based in eastern Iowa.
“From what I’m...
Naig runs again for Iowa Agriculture post as Democrats enter race
Mike Naig is seeking a third term as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture.
In a statement, Naig said his focus as secretary has always been on...
Farm Crisis 2.0? Corn growers say taking out production would hurt rural economies
Corn leaders say removing land from production is a 1980s farm crisis strategy that shouldn’t be repeated.
“We are in an absolute real farm crisis,...
Eastern Iowa cattle producer says winter calving in full swing amid bitter cold
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says his winter calving is in full swing.
Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield recent conditions have been bitter.
“We had our first...
Farmers say aviation, marine and rail are the next frontier for biofuels
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Two Midwest farmers say the future of biofuels spans aviation, marine and rail.
Tim Ostrem...
More cheese, less butter in storage at end of 2025
Natural cheese stocks as of December 31st rose one percent above November and the December 2024 figures to 1.35 billion pounds. American style cheeses in...
Climatologist: subzero temperatures to stall spring thaw, coldest in 30 years
A state climatologist says Winter Storm Fern’s negative temperatures will be the coldest in more than 30 years for many areas and prolong a...
Using plant sap analysis can improve crop health, reduce diseases
An agronomist says farmers are able to reduce crop pests and diseases while improving crop health and yields by analyzing plant sap.
Rachelle Moss from...
Iowa Pork leader highlights export momentum, growth opportunities overseas
The outgoing president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork exports are heading in the right direction.
“Everything has been going really well,”...
