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Building in times of volatility challenges farms

Building in times of volatility challenges farms

  • Crystal Reed

For farmers looking to expand their operations with storage or shop buildings, looking at finances is important especially in times of tight profit margins.

Iowa Barn Foundation showcases ag heritage

Iowa Barn Foundation showcases ag heritage

  • Tim Kenyon

The mission: Preserve historical agricultural buildings in Iowa.

AI tools turn farm data into decisions

AI tools turn farm data into decisions

  • Crystal Reed

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Why God made a special role for fathers

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    Farmers make replant decisions

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    Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

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    The United States produces approximately $300 billion a year in agricultural commodities, and all of that is vulnerable to climate change.

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    Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

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    Summer months are filled with outdoor activities. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day on vacation or working in the heat, it is important to understand the risks of sun exposure and how to best prevent heat illness.

    Aaron and Chrissy Schnepel, Southwest Iowa CropWatch

    Aaron and Chrissy Schnepel, Southwest Iowa CropWatch

      Aaron and Chrissy Schnepel live and farm near Carson, Iowa, in Pottawattamie County, with their son, Brock, a high school sophomore, and daughter, Baylee, an eighth grader. They grow corn and soybeans and some cover cropping on a couple thousand acres with Aaron’s dad, Mark, and uncle, Condo…

      Devin Davis, South Central Iowa CropWatch

      Devin Davis, South Central Iowa CropWatch

        Devin Davis’s work on his family farms began at age 10. He eventually returned to work there after attending the University of Northern Iowa, Drake and the Culinary Institute of America. Helping operate 2,000 acres in Warren, Clarke and Madison counties, Davis hopes to boost soil health and …

        Wayne Koehler, Northeast Iowa CropWatch

        Wayne Koehler, Northeast Iowa CropWatch

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          Clayton VanAernam, West Central Iowa CropWatch

          Clayton VanAernam, West Central Iowa CropWatch

            Clayton VanAernam is 17 and a junior at Audubon High School. He farms with his parents, Andy and Ashley, near Exira in Audubon County. They have a cow-calf herd, and Clayton helps his uncle with his row crop operation. He is involved with FFA, serving as chapter president, and is also active…

            Matthew Bormann, North Central Iowa CropWatch

            Matthew Bormann, North Central Iowa CropWatch

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              Joe Sperfslage, East Central Iowa CropWatch

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                  Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

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                    Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

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                      Beef production lower than last year

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