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Preparing for a Farm Crisis Means Creating a Communications Plan
Preparing for many crises is key to a successful operation.
Soil Conservation Practices on the Rise in Iowa
The use of soil-focused conservation practices is on the rise in Iowa.
Ethanol Stocks Climb, Production Falls as Weather Stalls Consumer Demand
Ethanol stocks continue to grow, with the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration confirming the eighth consecutive week of increased stocks.
Vilsack Cites Funding Challenges as Primary Farm Bill Impasse
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared the primary issues preventing Congress from getting a farm bill passed.
Sunflower Production Lower, Yields Higher in 2023
Last year’s sunflower production amounted to 2.26 billion pounds, down a noticeable 19% from 2022. USDA reports that the average…
Minnesota Corn Grower Harvests 314.95 Bushel Yield
The National Corn Growers Association’s 2023 yield contest reaped impressive results. For southeast Minnesota grower David Heublein, a total of…
USDA Announces $207 Million for Renewable Energy and Domestic Fertilizer Production
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects.
Demand Grows for Whole and Lactose-Free Milk
Whole milk and lactose-free milk are rapidly growing in demand, according to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Biodiesel Production Outpaces EPA Estimates
Biomass-based diesel (biodiesel) production is growing at rates faster than projected.
ProAg Recognized as Second in Great Plains Top Workplaces
On January 12, 2024, ProAg was recognized as a 2024 Great Plains Top Workplace for its Lenexa, Kansas, office.