DECATUR, Ill. — The first day of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Aug. 26-28 brought blue skies and pleasant temperatures.
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
The state of Iowa made history June 14-16 when NASCAR came to town. For the first time, the NASCAR Cup Series hosted an event at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Top drivers competed in the Iowa Corn 350. It was the culmination of Summer Race Weekend in Newton, which began with the Atlas 150 (AR…
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans know wind. The Plains region is known for the fierce spirit of its winds, from ceaseless high-plains howlers to rampaging tornadoes to dangerous snow-blown whiteouts.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University Extension forage specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog Feb. 20.
- Aaron Viner
Consumers have been increasingly looking toward nearby farmers for meat.
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association announced the commencement of the 15th annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest.
- By Kristin Danley Greiner, Iowa Farmer Today
Towns sporting an agriculture-related moniker are scattered across Midwestern states. Iowa is home to the likes of Farmersburg, Lambs Grove, Strawberry Point, Wheatland and Guernsey. Missouri has Farmington, Butterfield, Cowgill and Wheaton. Illinois boasts DeKalb, Farmersville, Cornland and…
- By Michael Hirtzer, Bloomberg News
Illinois farmer Leon Adams’ corn planter sits at the center of a strategy by AGCO Corp. to expand in the world of agricultural machinery dominated by Deere & Co.
The same phosphorous that fertilizes the thriving agriculture of the Midwest is also responsible for a vast “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi Delta.
- Benjamin Herrold
After low Mississippi River levels caused shipping disruptions last fall, water levels have improved.
- Ryan Crossingham
Weakened commodity prices continue to cast a shadow over agriculture as we get closer to spring, and according to Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University professor/crops economist, one of the main culprits causing the depressed prices is export sales.
AMES, Iowa — Farmers who operate as a corporation or an LLC or a limited partnership will need to pay close attention to a law passed at the beginning of 2021 implementing new reporting requirements in 2024.
- Jeff DeYoung
Maddie Orewiler grew up in Iowa’s largest city, but despite that, she always had an interest in agriculture.
- Benjamin Herrold
At the Western Farm Show, farmers and ranchers can not only see the latest equipment and technology, they can also talk with people about farm finance, watch a livestock handling demonstration, or attend farmer development sessions on a variety of topics.
- By Nat Williams, Illinois Farmer Today
Modern tractors bear little resemblance to their ancestors, with huge frames and closed cabs holding an array of technological wonders designed to improve efficiency and increase comfort. But the tradition of bringing old iron back to life continues, as a new generation discovers the joys of…
- By Nat Williams, Illinois Farmer Today
WASHINGTON, Mo. — A dedicated group of young people in this community west of St. Louis are hard at work every week, restoring old tractors. Many of them don’t even have a farm background.
- Benjamin Herrold
WESTON, Mo. — The West Platte FFA chapter has a busy calendar of events during the school year, putting in work to be a successful chapter and also to support the community and the agriculture industry.
- Aaron Viner
CENTER POINT, Iowa — A seed must be planted before a crop can grow. That seed has begun to sprout at one eastern Iowa high school.
- By Austin Black, Missouri Farmer Today
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on artists working with livestock subjects.
- By Laura Handke, Missouri Farmer Today
OSBORN, Mo. — If tractors could tell a story, what a story these would tell. Today, they sit in a shed outside of Osborn, Missouri. The little red Farmall H could tell of how it replaced horses on the farm, right off the line in 1948, and join the John Deere 3020 in sharing how they spent se…
- By Melina Walling and Michael Phillis, Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The nation’s rivers and streams remain stubbornly polluted with nutrients that contaminate drinking water and fuel a gigantic dead zone for aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a recently released Environmental Protection Agency assessment.
- Benjamin Herrold
With U.S. beef cattle numbers dropping to their lowest levels in several decades, many producers are looking to expand their cattle herds. However, ag economists are expecting a relatively gradual expansion as the industry still faces headwinds from ongoing forage limitations due to drought …
- By Kristin Danley Greiner, Iowa Farmer Today
Pork industry leaders have been working hard behind the scenes to expand overseas marketing opportunities for U.S. products, which appears to be paying off.
- By Nat Williams, Illinois Farmer Today
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series on young livestock producers.
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