Iowa Farmer Today

02/09/2024

Wet weather delayed planting of some of the 2024 Illinois corn crop, but stands (except in drowned-out low spots) are generally good.

02/09/2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Researchers analyzed meteorological data from nine Upper Midwest states from 1979-2021, tracking trends in extreme heat and cold over every 4-kilometer square of that territory. They found

02/09/2024

Editor’s note: The following was written by Eric Jones, assistant professor and South Dakota State University Extension w**d management specialist, with Philip Rozeboom, Jill Alms and David Vos for the

02/09/2024

DES MOINES (Lee Des Moines Bureau) — The 1.18 million people who attended the 2024 Iowa State Fair set an all-time attendance mark in the event’s 170-year history.

02/09/2024

The head of a more than $8 billion proposed carbon pipeline that has seen numerous delays amid landowner resistance had a request this week for corn ethanol officials counting on

01/09/2024

The USDA is pushing for eased tax credit requirements regarding crops used as ingredients in the production of renewable fuels, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack.

31/08/2024

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest

31/08/2024

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Beck’s brought drone technology to the forefront at its Becknology Day for southern Illinois Aug. 8.

31/08/2024

After farmers have done their job raising and harvesting their crops, those crops are transported to consumers across the U.S. and around the world.

31/08/2024

Tim Gottschalk is misty-eyed as he describes the toughest year in his three decades of farming, facing heavy pressure from low crop prices, high seed and equipment costs and elevated

30/08/2024

The 2024 Missouri State Fair was held Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture Aug. 17. The inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, sponsored by America’s

30/08/2024

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2024. Iowa Farmer Today is a sponsor of the award.

29/08/2024

BOONE, Iowa — Federal agencies are cracking down on meat and poultry marketed to consumers under labels such as “antibiotic-free,” “free range” and “raised using regenerative practices.”

29/08/2024

Football season is almost here, and for many that translates into tailgating.

29/08/2024

Crop pests can take a cut of yields at harvest or a cut of profits if farmers pay to treat them.

28/08/2024

Iowa weather for August 28, 2024

Iowa Ag Weather forecast by Ryan Martin for August 28, 2024

28/08/2024

Cow prices have been attracting attention in recent weeks.

28/08/2024

Grain markets around the globe seem to be hedging to predict the effect of weather and yield estimates on future prices.

27/08/2024

Editor’s note: The following was written by Phillip Lancaster, ruminant nutritionist with the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, for the institute’s website.

27/08/2024

LINCOLN, Neb. — Whenever the topic of biosecurity comes up, it's no surprise that many people might find their attention waning due to the complexity of the issue or because

26/08/2024

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — Start stockpiling tall fescue in mid-August for healthier, more profitable cattle, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Rusty Lee.

25/08/2024

Editor’s note: The following was written by Robert Koch, University of Minnesota Extension entomologist, Anthony Hanson, Liz Stahl, Angie Peltier and Claire LaCanne, Extension educators, for the Minnesota Crop News

25/08/2024

WATERLOO, Iowa — Nothing says “honeymoon” like a Deere.

24/08/2024

Farmers began 2024 with some uncertainty about profit margins. The USDA projected tighter farm profits and the picture has grown more challenging as crop prices dipped over the summer.

24/08/2024

Enjoy some of the sights and sounds captured on camera from the 2024 Illinois State Fair.

24/08/2024

AURELIA, Iowa — Out of necessity, farmers must get creative when repairing or modifying tractors and farm equipment. Some come up with their own designs.

24/08/2024

Whether it was food, livestock, competitions, concerts or entertainment, the Iowa State Fair found a record-breaking cure Aug. 8-18. Crowds filled the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines Aug. 16

24/08/2024

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids recently took a step to boost its agricultural programs. The Board of Trustees gave initial approval to buy 80 acres

23/08/2024

As fair season wraps up, many of the common cattle breeds have been on display.

23/08/2024

Used equipment prices have been falling and new equipment prices have stopped increasing.