Editor’s note: This is part of a series on farmers with unique hobbies or businesses.
DES MOINES — Foreign owners of Iowa farmland will face new disclosure requirements and penalties for not complying under legislation signed into law April 9 by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Mark Licht is an associate professor and Extension cropping systems specialist in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University.
AgVenture brand dealer and farmer Kelby Ross from Plains, Kansas, won the state title in the 2023 National Corn Growers (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest for achieving the highest corn yield in the Kansas no-till, irrigated land class.
Lee Agri-Media is running the Cream of the Crop readers’ choice awards, giving the community an opportunity to recognize the best businesses and organizations in Iowa.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Javed Iqbal, University of Nebraska Extension nutrient management and water quality specialist, and Laura Thompson, former Extension educator, for the university’s Cropwatch website.
Mills County, Iowa, farmer John Stouder planted a field of wheat last fall near Pacific Junction. The southwest Iowa farmer expects to harvest the field in early July and will follow that up with soybeans.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Mandy D. Bish, University of Missouri assistant professor and Extension plant pathologist, for the university’s Integrated Pest Management website April 1.
With just a few short weeks before planters begin to roll, equipment dealer shops across the Corn Belt are slammed with planter and sprayer upgrades.
As the winter chill gradually fades away and the warmer temperatures of spring emerge, it’s time for property owners to focus their attention on their post-frame buildings. The changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect your pole barn for any damages that may have occurr…
Editor’s note: The following was written by Hans Klopp and Anthony Bly, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialists, for the university’s website April 3.
Since my career has shifted to the fields of safety and public health, my family and friends have received numerous texts from me reminding them to wear sunscreen, to be cognizant of protecting their hearing when doing the likes of hammering and attending concerts, and beyond.
U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March, helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3 points from February to a reading of 114.
Irrigation can be a major tool for agriculture, but the ability to use it can vary widely depending on the local groundwater situation.
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — In the beef industry, consistency is key to just about everything. From sire and A.I. choices to ration options to market opportunities, producers can add value at each production stage based on their decisions.
Unsure how to maximize your soybean harvest? From insights into the ideal planting window, cover crop termination, and the power of planter box additives, this episode is packed with practical tips to set your soybean crop up for a profitable season!
Despite some market signals that usually result in expansion, cattle and hog producers are likely to wait until at least 2025.
Numbers like this tell the story as planting season nears: Some part of Iowa has been in drought conditions for 156 consecutive weeks as of April 4.
The USDA’s acreage figures that come out at the end of March each year tend to be an unofficial kickoff to the planting season, and this year’s data was no exception.
Saying the Midwestern weather leading into the 2024 planting season has been erratic may be an understatement.
An SDSU Extension grazing specialist offers tips, tricks and tools to prepare for grazing season
Starting from scratch in the livestock business can be challenging, especially without any family help.
AMES, Iowa — Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Shae Ruppert, Jonathan Coppess and Marin Skidmore with the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics for the farmdoc daily website March 21.
Iowa Ag Weather Forecast for April 8, 2024 by Ryan Martin