COLUMBIA, Mo. — Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
AMES, Iowa — Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends.
TROY, Mo. — Farmers, it’s time to put away the pocket protector.
Philippians 4:12 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”
Editor’s note: The following was written by Doug Houser, Iowa State University digital agriculture Extension specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog March 25.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University farm management Extension specialist Gregg Ibendahl says the price of oil, inflation rates and demand for fertilizer impact the price of one of the most expensive inputs in farming — fertilizer.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Virgil Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in southeast Iowa, for the Integrated Crop Management blog April 10.
Kyle Dionne works at a large-scale mixed vegetable operation in McHenry County. He also owns his own small-scale mixed vegetable organic farm with his wife, Rebecca, and the couple runs a seed business in Marengo. “Any time not spent at work or the farm I enjoy spending time with my family. …
John Hopkins, a second-generation farmer, farms with his dad, Lyle Hopkins, and brother-in-law, Justin Rahn, in Ogle County. They grow corn, soybeans and alfalfa, and raise beef cows and feeder cattle near Polo. They are trying more cover crops these days. Hopkins’ sister Ellen (Hopkins) Rah…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
AMES, Iowa — Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends.
TROY, Mo. — Farmers, it’s time to put away the pocket protector.
Philippians 4:12 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”
Editor’s note: The following was written by Doug Houser, Iowa State University digital agriculture Extension specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog March 25.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University farm management Extension specialist Gregg Ibendahl says the price of oil, inflation rates and demand for fertilizer impact the price of one of the most expensive inputs in farming — fertilizer.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Virgil Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in southeast Iowa, for the Integrated Crop Management blog April 10.
Not all farmers are out in the field working the soil year after year. Some grow something more long-term — trees for produce, holidays and landscaping.
Farmers could see a leveling off in farmland values and cash rents — and even declines in coming years — if farm profit margins remain tight or negative.
Editor’s note: This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America and funded by the Walton Family Foundation.
Inflation’s effects on the farm are apparent in the higher interest rates farmers see when taking out operating loans or loans for new land. The impact on farmland values for those selling ground also has been notable.
America’s eating habits have changed drastically over recent decades. The Norman Rockwell version of the family meal is increasingly rare. Beyond that, many folks have little knowledge of the origin of their food.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories on recent winners of the Women Impacting Agriculture award. The award is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension.
MUSCATINE, Iowa — It came as something of a surprise during the month-long competition, and when the dust settled, Cord Kleist had to take a moment to let it all sink in.
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.
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