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...
?Recession? is a word that has been tossed around a lot lately. Whether you subscribe that we are in a recession or not, there is no denying that the economy has been feeling strain this year. Consumers are changing their spending habits to accommodate inflation and...
Eastern Iowa has been receiving the most moisture of any region in Iowa this growing season and that has led to the fungal disease, tar spot, in some corn fields in that portion of the state.That?s BASF technical services representative Kurt Maertens who says the...
Fertilizer challenges have certainly headlined the news recently, and some hard and painful lessons have been learned. These challenges were led by disruptions in the supply chain and the resulting higher fertilizer prices. This not only has farmers scrambling for...
Farmers are always looking for and needing reliable crop insurance to protect themselves, their fields, and the crops they produce from them. Farm Credit Services of America has a recently new product in the crop insurance field for farmers and producers that is...
Small farmers and acreage owners who want to learn more about agritourism and specialty crops can register to attend a bus tour on Aug. 31. Four diverse farming operations are part of this year's event.The inaugural event will feature four operations in central Iowa,...
Growing markets is the key to keeping up our agricultural exports. While we focus a lot of attention on Asia and Europe, Eastern Africa is becoming a hot spot for the future of agricultural marketing. Because of this, the United States Department of Agriculture is...
Inflation has been the dominant issue for most households in the U.S. lately. While we teeter on the edge of a recession, each family finds that they have less and less spending money. This is especially evident in rural areas, where families and small businesses are...
Farm groups are gearing up to provide their priorities as lawmakers are holding listening sessions regarding the next Farm Bill.National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of changes to the makeup of Congress. He mentions that the farm bill...
On Friday USDA will release the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates report.Friday?s WASDE report is set to include re-survey results of acreage for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota because of the late planting season in 2022.Naomi Blohm,...
