by Andy Petersen | Sep 13, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Discussing the issues surrounding crop production with Logan Lyon, District Director for the Iowa Corn Growers Association, including ethanol demand and carbon pipelines. There are always a lot of outside influences in regard to crop production far beyond what happens...
by Andy Petersen | Sep 12, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As the largest pork producing state, Iowa farmers of course have an interest in maintaining pork’s place at the dinner table as a large part of a healthy and balanced diet. In order to do that, the Pork Checkoff is investing in three pillars: strategic research,...
by Andy Petersen | Sep 11, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Now’s the time to be thinking about adding an environmentally friendly practice to your operation. There are quite a few out there and we learn about one that comes with 100% cost share. Saturated Buffers were on display at a Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day...
by Andy Petersen | Sep 8, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Underway, at least partially in some areas, is harvest 2023 in the dryer areas with chopping and even some combining. From 40 to 140 bushels per acre in the same field is one of the reports that Pioneer’s outstanding Field Agronomist Troy Duetmeyer in Northeast Iowa...
by Andy Petersen | Sep 7, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Giving back to a community is very important for a number of different reasons. One of the great things about agriculture is the people in it are some of the best you will find anywhere, not only from a kind, ethical, and moral perspective but also very generous with...
