by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 9, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Agriculture’s role in eastern Iowa will be recognized later this month as the annual Celebration of Ag event returns to Cedar Rapids. The event brings together farmers, agribusiness leaders, community members, and local officials to highlight agriculture’s importance...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 6, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers are constantly working to stay ahead of weeds, disease pressure, and early-season pest challenges. Getting the most performance from crop protection applications can make a significant difference in protecting yield potential, especially when weather and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 5, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As Iowa farmers prepare for another growing season, agronomists say planning ahead for disease pressure and crop management decisions can help growers stay ahead of potential problems. Jeff Osterhaus with CROPLAN says many conversations with farmers right now focus on...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 4, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, managing input costs remains a top priority. With tighter margins across much of agriculture, many producers are looking for ways to improve efficiency while still protecting yield potential. Shane Brockhoff, who works...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 3, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While policy debates and committee votes dominated much of the agenda at the National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress, Mark Mueller says the tone inside the room told a deeper story about the current state of agriculture. The Iowa Corn Growers Association...
