World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo is in session at Madison, Wisconsin and continues through Friday.  Katie Schmitt is the Communications Manager for…

J.E. Meuret Grain Company Purchases Crofton Grain Company

A northeast Nebraska grain elevator company has expanded its operations.  Effective October 1st, J.E. Meuret Grain Company of Brunswick, Nebraska…

Grassley Opposes Foreign Ownership of Farmland

U-S Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about foreign ownership with farm ground.  Speaking during his weekly news conference, Grassley…

South Dakota FFA Hits Milestone With Blue Jacket Program

The South Dakota FFA Foundation is celebrating its “Blue Jacket Program.”  Geri Eide, the FFA Foundation executive director explains the…

South Dakota Farmers Are Seeing Reduced Yields Due To The Drought

For many farmers within the western corn belt severe drought conditions through the summer have left them with reduced yields. …

Drought Hitting Crops

As farmers begin this year’s harvest it is becoming evident the prolong drought is having a major impact on crop…

October Is Pork Month

October is pork month and several state pork organizations are working with grocery stores and supermarkets to feature special sales…

Ten Napel Is Named As New Northwest Iowa Extension Agronomist

Northwest Iowa has a new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach crops specialist agronomist.  Leah Ten Napel assumed the duties…

Harvest Weather Forecast Calls For Warm And Dry Conditions

Harvest has now begun within the region and farmers are wondering what the weather forecast will be for the next…

Grassley Questions Farm Credit Services For Extending Ag Loans To Foreign Entities

U-S Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is concerned Farm Credit Services is making agricultural loans to foreign entities, and he…