Farm transitions are becoming increasingly challenging

Farm transitions are becoming increasingly challenging

The ag industry must do something about the average age of America’s farmers as it keeps rising. The next generation of ag leaders is entering the work force, but we’re not seeing enough of them return to the farm. Chad Hart, agricultural economist at Iowa State...

John Deere must face right-to-repair lawsuit

John Deere must face right-to-repair lawsuit

A court ruling determined that agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere must face a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network. A judge ruled that drove up farmers’ costs for repairs...

Governor’s Veto Highlights Ag Policy Divide

Governor’s Veto Highlights Ag Policy Divide

The battle over House File 639 continues to intensify after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed the bill on Wednesday. The legislation aims at the use of eminent domain in Iowa, a topic that’s become increasingly contentious amid proposals for carbon capture pipelines...

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Iowa Agribusiness Network

ISU CALS News: Change in leadership for CALS Career Services

Plans are in place to continue offering students the high level of support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services office has become known for, following the recent retirement of two long-time employees. Mike Gaul has served as director of CALS...

Farm transitions are becoming increasingly challenging

The ag industry must do something about the average age of America’s farmers as it keeps rising. The next generation of ag leaders is entering the work force, but we’re not seeing enough of them return to the farm. Chad Hart, agricultural economist at Iowa State...

John Deere must face right-to-repair lawsuit

A court ruling determined that agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere must face a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network. A judge ruled that drove up farmers’ costs for repairs...