IARN — As we get ready to get going on the 2023 growing season, the biggest question people want to be answered is what do farmers intend to plant. It sets the tone in the markets. It tells the rest of the global marketplace what we hope to have available, and it informs input companies about what they can expect for business this year. Read more
Energy department allocates $118 million to biofuel projects
IARN — Late last week, the Department of Energy announced $118 million in funding to help expand U.S. biofuel production. Read more
Using “goatscaping” for brush management
IARN — Brush management can be a difficult and somewhat dangerous job for landowners, especially if that land is uneven. It also requires a lot of inputs like herbicides, which can also cause weeds to become resistant and make the problem even worse. You’d think that grazing cattle would be able to help, but they’re fairly picky about what they’ll eat- they prefer grass. Goats, on the other hand, will eat just about anything. Adam Ledvina, owner of Iowa Kiko Goats, said he realized how goats could be used for “goatscaping” and decided to try and develop them as an extra tool that farmers and landowners can use for brush management. Read more
Claudia D. Anderson
Claudia D. Anderson 70 of Paullina, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home in Paullina. Read more
Taking every precaution necessary to prevent African Swine Fever
IARN — The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines this week. As can be expected, the African Swine Fever virus was a central topic of discussion. Read more
Ag may have a quiet year in the Iowa State House
IARN — The last few years were busy for agriculture in the state of Iowa. We saw ethanol legislation, property tax legislation, and so much more. With all that accomplished, there isn’t a whole lot left on the immediate horizon for ag under the dome of the Iowa capitol building. Read more