Sheldon, Iowa — A unoccupied house in southern Sheldon was destroyed Wednesday afternoon in a blaze that officials call “suspicious.” Read more
Grassley says he will strive for new five-year farm bill in ‘24
IARN — Last weekend leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees came to an agreement on extending the lifespan of the 2018 Farm Bill by one year.
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Consumers warned about increased chances of fraud during the holidays
IARN — Fraudulent opportunities seem to come up more and more. Myself, I probably get four or five calls a day trying to get the best of me. As the holidays approach, these scammers will get more aggressive, and we need to be aware of those attempts.
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Significant savings through targeting weeds directly
IARN — Weeds are one of the biggest threats to crop production and precision agriculture is continuing to make leaps and bounds in weed fighting technology. The Greeneye Technology sprayer system was launched in 2022 and this fall was the second commercial season for the aftermarket smart spraying system.
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Pork industry leader Randy Spronk elected new USMEF Chair
IARN — Membership of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) elected Randy Spronk, a pork and grain producer from Edgerton, MN, as their chair at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference. A past president of National Pork Producers Council and Minnesota Pork Producers Association, Spronk is president and managing partner for Spronk Brothers Holding. Spronk said his priorities for the coming year include setting U.S. pork, beef, and lamb apart from the global competition in order to build demand.
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Keepers work hard to protect their bees in the winter
IARN — Bees are sometimes the unsung heroes of American food production. They help to pollinate plants, plus they make the honey that we all enjoy. I say this having enjoyed some on some toast just this morning. However, just like any animal or person, they have to protect themselves for the cold winter months. The bees that are raised around the country have to rely on the expertise of their keepers to keep them alive.
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