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Building in times of volatility challenges farms

Building in times of volatility challenges farms

  • Crystal Reed

For farmers looking to expand their operations with storage or shop buildings, looking at finances is important especially in times of tight profit margins.

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

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Why God made a special role for fathers

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    Farmers make replant decisions

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    Farmers, plant scientists respond to changing weather patterns

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

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    Be safe during hot and sunny summer days

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    Elyssa McFarland, Southeast Iowa CropWatch

    Elyssa McFarland, Southeast Iowa CropWatch

      Elyssa McFarland is the sixth generation in her family to farm near Columbus Junction in Louisa County. She runs the farm with her husband Dave and parents Tom and Chris McFarland. Her degrees in soil science and soil conservation guide her management of the family’s row crops. The family al…

      Keith Koerselman, Northwest Iowa CropWatch

      Keith Koerselman, Northwest Iowa CropWatch

        Keith Koerselman’s family farm in LeMars has been going strong for 150 years. He and wife Kristin, along with sons Keton and Kaleb, farm 500 acres in Plymouth County. Keith and his sons also custom farm and harvest. After the sons graduated from South Dakota State University, they expanded a…

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        Building in times of volatility challenges farms

        • Crystal Reed

        For farmers looking to expand their operations with storage or shop buildings, looking at finances is important especially in times of tight profit margins.

        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

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        Why God made a special role for fathers

        Why God made a special role for fathers

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            Producers fight for pork in Chicago schools

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