by Andy Petersen | Aug 22, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It’s always amazing to see who stops by the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network tent at the Iowa State Fair. One of them is Paul Merdy, a high schooler from the Conrad area where he and a friend started Merst Precision Application, a drone custom spraying and...
by Andy Petersen | Aug 21, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Helping the next generation. The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network is proud to sponsor a scholarship through the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA). Congratulations to Abby Feldpausch of Grundy County, as she is the latest winner of the Iowa...
by Andy Petersen | Aug 18, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We’re going out into the field for a status update on the finishing corn and soybean crops as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour kicks off today. Mike Berdo, Washington County farmer and longtime crop tour scout, said one of the things that he enjoys is that each year he gets a...
by Andy Petersen | Aug 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Reduced tillage practices could benefit the bottom line through something called Carbon Intensity Scoring that’s being driven by recent legislation. Mitchell Hora from Washington County has long been on the cutting edge of environmental stewardship, starting his...
by Andy Petersen | Aug 16, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Focusing on conservation at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the theme for the Iowa Farm Bureau Booth this year, recognizing leaders in conservation along with outstanding practices. It’s an ongoing effort to minimize tillage and maximize efficiency and Iowa Farm Bureau...
