Ag in the AM: Costly Irrigation Proving Essential
Farmers are turning to irrigation to save their crops but that comes with a hefty price tag
Farmers are turning to irrigation to save their crops but that comes with a hefty price tag
Higher feed costs, he says, will be absorbed by pig farmers who will see a much smaller profit in the months to come
Just under one-half of iowa`s pasture and range land is rated in poor to very poor condition
The firm Informa Economics says corn yields will average 153 and a half bushels per acre
Genetics and production practices have improved so a repeat of the impact from the dry weather of 24-years ago should not be seen this year
The latest national drought reports is being issued on one of the hottest days of the year in the Quad Cities
Senators will start voting on 73-amendments that both parties agreed to debate for the bill that sets farm policy over the next five years
Senators have agreed to pare back the number of new amendments to the bill
The Farm Bill is now up for debate and farm organizations are rallying to keep some key provisions but to eliminate some others
The commodity markets are on track for its biggest slide in two weeks as forecasters predict more rain in the Midwest in the days ahead
Corn plants have put in deep enough roots to tap the moisture further in the ground but soybeans need rain just to get started
Pork producers and industry experts are at the Iowa State Fairgrounds through Friday