Spring planting fieldwork prep has started across the state, but concerns about the cost of rising expenses could prompt producers to shift acres from corn to soybeans, which is already evidenced in the latest prospective planting report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In fact, in ...
AMES — The 17th president of Iowa State University departed North Dakota and headed back to his old stompin’ grounds of Ames. Dr. David Cook, an Ames native and Iowa State alumnus, officially stepped into the president’s role at ISU the first of March. From May 2022 to February ...
With warmer degree days looming, farmers know they need to prep their planting equipment before heading to the fields, which includes calibrating the planter, updating any tech tools and checking tire pressure. But it’s important to remember safety when tackling these preplanting ...
CLARE — It is a busy day on John and Susan Saathoff’s farm. Susan Saathoff is watching three does carefully, because they are in labor. The barn is cozy and dry in comparison to the mud and wind outdoors, which is good for the Toggenburg in the back stall who is really close to ...
Although the soybean and corn markets are enjoying better prices at the moment due to several factors, planting intentions could cause a swing in the other direction. Chad Hart, agriculture economist at Iowa State University Extension, said March 13 that for the past five months, corn and ...
The livestock markets are sitting in a good spot, economists believe, and as grilling season approaches, prices should see a “little pop.” Chad Hart, agriculture economist at Iowa State University Extension, said that the cattle market appears to be doing just fine right now, but ...
BOONE — Every spring brings great expectations for those who dig in the dirt. Fresh tomatoes, homegrown sweet corn, and long days spent in the sun. Such is the stuff that dreams of Master Gardeners are made of. Iowa State University’s Master Gardener program has raised up new gardeners ...
Winter may still have some fury left, but Todd Christeson, agronomy manager at United Co-op in Webster City, is looking forward to serving customers when the soil warms and the tractors and planters hit the fields again. After years when central Iowa has seen frequent drought conditions, ...
In a concept called farm to fashion, Iowa corn farmers are raising a crop that’s being used by global apparel brands. Last year, Qore opened its $360 million plant in Eddyville, which has been busy converting corn sugar into 1,4-butanediol (BDO), a chemical feedstock once made from coal ...
Springtime will soon be making an appearance across the state of Iowa. The green is a welcome sight as trees bud out across the rural landscape. The tree line isn’t as green as it once was. Over the last few years, ash trees have died back significantly. This is a direct result from the ...
