Illinois fracking regs face scrutiny; approval delayed
Just when those who support hydraulic fracturing thought they had turned a corner and could see new wells drilled soon, a state legislative panel in Illinois said it will take an extra 45 days to review long-awaited rules governing the practice.
Montcalm Farm Bureau pushes to make 4-H job full-time again
Montcalm County Farm Bureau members are supporting youth development in their county – during their Sept. 11 annual meeting at Turk Lake Restaurant, more than 50 backed policies seeking to enhance their county’s 4-H program and to consider the impacts a balanced calendar initiative could have on farm families.
Jerseys dominate with Supreme Champ honors at Kentucky Fair
The Kentucky State Fair dairy shows brought champions from across the Midwest – but when it came to selecting the Supreme Champion, only cows from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa vied for the banner.
Cattle experts: Don’t bypass castration in hurry to market
Feeder cattle producers eager to capture historically high prices should not bypass practices such as preconditioning and castration that add value to calves.
Iowa producers doubt bumper crop state soybean projections
Despite Iowa Soybean Assoc. (ISA) leaders not expecting a bumper crop this harvest season because of adverse weather this spring and summer, the Sept. 11 USDA Crop Production report is forecasting the state’s soybean crop to hit an eight-year high.
Iowa fruit growers eligible for aid after 2012 frost damage
Iowa fruit growers in many counties are eligible for 2012 disaster assistance, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS).
