by Riley Smith | Jun 18, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The forecast in South America has not changed much over the past few weeks. While there is some rain in parts of Brazil and Argentina, much of the two countries will remain dry. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns....
by Riley Smith | Jun 17, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A local distillery in small-town Swisher, Iowa, was the host site for an important discussion between farmers and Iowa ag industry leaders about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on small family farms. And Cedar Ridge Distillery wasn’t just the venue- CEO Jeff...
by Riley Smith | Jun 17, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A new study from the University of Idaho highlighted the interactions between cattle and sage grouse populations. The 10-year study confirmed that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse- in fact, it actually benefits the species through building...
by Riley Smith | Jun 16, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
There’s a unique form of agriculture being studied at Iowa State University: “agrivoltaics,” which is the crossroads between solar power production and farming practices. At the Alliant Energy Solar Farm south of Ames, they’re trying to figure out which ag practices...
by Riley Smith | Jun 16, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Many new college graduates are out looking for jobs to start their careers, and the ag industry is a good place to begin. A company in Massena, Iowa, is dedicated to helping those recent graduates find their starting point in agriculture. Tammy Jensen, president of...
