by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 18, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Agriculture may be a statewide industry in Iowa, but the conditions farmers face can vary considerably depending on where they operate. Differences in soil, terrain, weather, and other local factors mean the questions facing producers in northeast Iowa may not be the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 17, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Soybeans are most commonly associated with food, livestock feed, and renewable fuels, but a growing share of soybean research is looking at what the crop can do beyond those traditional markets. From tires and lubricants to firefighting foam, industrial uses are...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 16, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Soybean harvest is just barely getting started in Iowa, and heavy rains across the state have put much of that early progress on hold. Once combines can get back into the fields, however, soybean growers can learn more about the quality of this year’s crop while...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 15, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Scouting a cornfield is a job that never really ends. Crop development, plant populations, and disease pressure can all change throughout the growing season. Autonomous technology could provide farmers with another set of eyes that keeps watching even when they are...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 14, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Autonomous equipment is becoming increasingly common in agriculture, but Solinftec is taking the concept beyond simply removing an operator from the cab. Its SOLIX robot is designed to remain in the field, continuously scouting for weeds and treating them as they...
