The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building.The event is organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and includes three divisions: future...
Carson Rieck of Creston will enter his steer, Remi, into the Governor?s Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Carson says he was asked to enter a steer into the show and jumped at the opportunity.Rieck says that his steer started at the county fair level...
Livestock is the first thing most people think of when they think of the Iowa State Fair, but it?s more than just cows and pigs. The are plenty of opportunities to show other agricultural products, and there?s no better place to see that than the floriculture show....
As we kick off the first day at the Iowa State Fair, it is definitely a hot one. But what better way to cool down than with a delicious cup of ice cream at the Dairy Barn.Marketing Communication Manager for the Midwest Dairy Association, Alyson Fendrick talks about...
Tonight, the eyes of the baseball world will once again be on Dyersville, Iowa, and the second annual Field of Dreams game. The filming site of the 1989 classic is Rahe Farms, and the original field is still inspiring people to come from all over the world to see the...
Pro Farmer scouts will fan out across the Corn Belt to measure this year's corn and soybean yield potential during the 30th annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour, set for August 22-25. The tour is an August ritual covering seven Midwestern states and capturing the attention of...
South Korea is currently the largest value market for U.S. beef exports as shipments are on pace to possibly reach $3 billion in 2022. However, rising food prices are a growing concern in Korea, which is causing the government to take steps to try to ease the burden...
Smart sprayers have merged new technology with traditional spraying methods in an attempt to deal with weeds in a more precise manner.Managing Director North America for Bosch-BASF Smart Farming, Matt Leininger, says that smart spraying technology can improve spraying...
There are many things that affect our crops as farmers, whether it be drought, major storms, wind, you name it. So, it is essential for farmers to have insurance to protect themselves and their crops. Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) has a relatively new crop...
Dry conditions and extreme heat have slowed the growth of hay and straw in some parts of the state. If you?re short on supply, consider finding a seller through the free hay and straw directory here offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land...
