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Iowa Barn Foundation showcases ag heritage

Iowa Barn Foundation showcases ag heritage

  • Tim Kenyon

The mission: Preserve historical agricultural buildings in Iowa.

AI tools turn farm data into decisions

AI tools turn farm data into decisions

  • Crystal Reed

Agriculture companies are quickly putting artificial intelligence to use to help their farmer clients make decisions on what hybrids to plant and when to apply fungicide.

Why God made a special role for fathers

Why God made a special role for fathers

    God made a wise decision when He decided females would serve as mothers. Men generally just can’t do mommy things as well as mommies.

    Farmers make replant decisions

    Farmers make replant decisions

    • Benjamin Herrold

    ROCK PORT, Mo. — Corn and soybean crops have faced a variety of weather across the Midwest to begin the growing season, with heavy rains in May and June leading to replanting decisions for some farmers.

    Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

    Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

    • By Crystal Reed, Iowa Farmer Today

    The United States produces approximately $300 billion a year in agricultural commodities, and all of that is vulnerable to climate change.

    Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

    Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

    • By Kim McMichael

    Summer months are filled with outdoor activities. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day on vacation or working in the heat, it is important to understand the risks of sun exposure and how to best prevent heat illness.

    America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

    America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

    • Benjamin Herrold

    Gretchen Eickhorst enjoys opportunities to bring people together and celebrate with good food.

    Drew DeSutter, Northwest Illinois CropWatch

    Drew DeSutter, Northwest Illinois CropWatch

      Drew DeSutter farms with his dad Jim, uncle Randy and cousin Matthew in Knox, Mercer and Henry counties. He returned to the farm after graduating from the University of Illinois in 2009 with a degree in ag business and farm management. The family follows a 50-50 corn-soybean rotation and has…

      Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

      Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

      • By Crystal Reed, Iowa Farmer Today

      The United States produces approximately $300 billion a year in agricultural commodities, and all of that is vulnerable to climate change.

      Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

      Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

      • By Kim McMichael

      Summer months are filled with outdoor activities. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful day on vacation or working in the heat, it is important to understand the risks of sun exposure and how to best prevent heat illness.

      America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

      America’s 250th an opportunity to gather and celebrate

      • Benjamin Herrold

      Gretchen Eickhorst enjoys opportunities to bring people together and celebrate with good food.

      Strength in communities of place-bound people

      Strength in communities of place-bound people

        Editor’s note: This column was originally published July 19, 2000.

        Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

        Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

        • By Kristin Danley Greiner, Iowa Farmer Today

        DES MOINES — When the Illinois Pork Producers Association shared a guide touting creative pork recipes with the Chicago Public Schools’ food service director in February 2025, ag leaders were stunned to learn pork isn’t allowed to be served to students enrolled in the nation’s fourth-largest…

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        Water, shade and fly control help herds through summer

        Water, shade and fly control help herds through summer

        • Benjamin Herrold

        The hot summer months can be a challenge for cattle herds. Heat can affect performance in several ways, including average daily gains and reproductive issues.

        Researchers aim to speed up seed discoveries

        Researchers aim to speed up seed discoveries

        • Tim Kenyon

        URBANA, Ill. — A deep well of curiosity and persistence motivates researchers to push for more innovation in corn seeds.

        Liquidation based on ‘rain makes grain’ adage

        Liquidation based on ‘rain makes grain’ adage

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          Beef production lower than last year

          Beef production lower than last year

          • Benjamin Herrold

          Beef production is running lower than a year ago, although there is some variation in the amount of the decrease.

          Screwworm spreads into 4 more counties

          Screwworm spreads into 4 more counties

          • Daniel Munch and Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation

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          Laughter: What the world needs now

          Laughter: What the world needs now

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            Keep ‘America the Beautiful’ for another 250 years

            Keep ‘America the Beautiful’ for another 250 years

              I have a quarterly project with Rudi, my 3-year-old, wonderful German Shepherd. We take a bag while walking so we can collect garbage.

              Iowa dairy farm engages visitors while expanding operations

              Iowa dairy farm engages visitors while expanding operations

              • Tim Kenyon

              DONAHUE, Iowa — Keeping an open mind has led Cinnamon Ridge Farm’s owners to success.

              Southwest Iowan finds farmers market jelly success

              Southwest Iowan finds farmers market jelly success

              • By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today

              VILLISCA, Iowa — Kristy Petry always believed a life in the country was calling her, but it took a global pandemic to make that happen.

              Illinois brothers carry on dairy tradition

              Illinois brothers carry on dairy tradition

              • Crystal Reed

              The Mitchell family has been farming in the same place since the 1840s.

              Longtime dairy farmer leads state dairy organizations

              Longtime dairy farmer leads state dairy organizations

              • Benjamin Herrold

              After years working in the dairy industry, Alfred Brandt continues to support dairy farmers through his work with Missouri Dairy and the Missouri Dairy Growth Council.

              Dairy industry outlook remains volatile

              Dairy industry outlook remains volatile

              • Benjamin Herrold

              The dairy industry continues to receive mixed signals, as dairy farmers see low milk prices and processing expansion.

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