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Central Iowa farm demonstrates potential of water conservation practices

Central Iowa farm demonstrates potential of water conservation practices

Earlier this week, the Central Iowa Clean Water Partnership hosted a field day to celebrate a new on-farm wetland at the Helland Family Farm near Madrid, Iowa. This wetland is particularly notable due to its proximity to the Des Moines metro and its ability to serve as an example to the public and other farmers. Jeff Lucas, executive director of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, said a lot of the Helland Farm is designed to provide benefits downstream. Lucas said it is important to stay...

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USDA says farmland values up, cash rents stable

USDA says farmland values up, cash rents stable

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says that USDA’s annual snapshot of farmland value and cash rents shows a slowdown in year over year growth. He expands on land values when breaking down the numbers for cropland and pasture values. Farm real estate value by state...

Precision spraying expands on Iowa farm acres

Precision spraying expands on Iowa farm acres

Farmers and custom applicators are finding that using a mix of equipment is key to keeping up with the demands of modern crop management. For operations across Iowa, combining Hagie’s front-mounted boom sprayers with John Deere machines outfitted with See & Spray...

Taking a look at A-Frame Acres in southwest Iowa

Taking a look at A-Frame Acres in southwest Iowa

When it comes to raising pigs, giving them plenty of space can be an effective method of promoting herd health. If you can keep your pigs happy and healthy, you’ll end up with an even better product. That’s the goal of A-Frame Acres down in southwest Iowa, where...

Tissue sampling is vital to managing in-season nutrition

Tissue sampling is vital to managing in-season nutrition

The best way to manage in-season nutrition is by letting your crops tell you what they need. This is done through tissue sampling which will provide a checklist of the nutrients your crops are lacking. That is Ryan Steffensen, a branch manager with Helena Agri...

Farmers need to have a seat at the MAHA table

Farmers need to have a seat at the MAHA table

The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon. In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the commission must seek farmers' input. Duvall said they appreciate the communication from...

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