IARN — Kathy Pettinger, ARA, Hertz Farm Management, Nevada, Iowa, has been awarded the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). Read more
USDA NASS to take first hemp surveys
IARN — Agriculture evolves. It changes. It never stays the same from one generation to the next. However, the principles have not changed throughout history. Plant your seeds. Take care of them. Feed them. Protect them as much as you can, and hope Mother Nature blesses you with abundance. The changes we have witnessed haven’t always been in what we are doing, it is how we are doing it. Read more
Biden’s 30×30 plan discussed at PLC annual meeting
IARN — The Public Lands Council is keeping a close eye on President Biden’s 30×30 plan of conserving 30% of the nation’s land and waters by the year 2030. Read more
Gallagher announces end of DMI tenure
IARN — Dairy Management Inc. is transitioning to new leadership.
DMI – the dairy checkoff program that drives trust and sales of dairy products on behalf of America’s 31,000 dairy farm families and importers – recently announced that Tom Gallagher has decided to conclude his 30-year tenure as CEO to devote more time to teaching and other opportunities. Read more
Corning farmer pleased with crop yields and harvest pace
IARN — Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says his family has had a smooth harvest so far this fall. Read more
Iowa corn harvest 19% finished, soybeans 40%
IARN — Iowa’s corn and soybean harvest continues to progress at a rapid pace. Read more