Field conditions varying by moisture throughout region
The Midwest and Upper South have been experiencing variable weather conditions, including both above- and below-normal precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Experts: Employers can lend a helping hand in opioid recovery
Rural communities are as susceptible to the opioid crisis as large cities. But, with compassion, treatment and proper funding, recovery is possible, according to speakers at the Rural Opioid Symposium July 26, organized in Wabash by the Indiana Rural Health Assoc. and AgrIInstitute.
Soybean exports to Europe increase in 2018’s first half
The USDA reported U.S. exporters shipped more soybeans to Europe from January to June of this year, than during the first half of any year since 2002. That upward trend continued in July, according to trade data released by the European Union last week.
Canadian company purchases Iowa equipment manufacturer
With a patent secured in the United States, Ukraine, China and Australia earlier this year, on July 16 Vancouver, British Columbia-based Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. inked a $13.1 million deal to acquire farm equipment giant Harvest International, Inc. from the Friesen family.
Senators update diners on trade, farm bill at breakfast
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Sens. Todd Young and Joe Donnelly and others opened the Indiana State Fair with the annual Indiana Pork Producers Assoc. breakfast last Friday.
Several improvements at Illinois state fairgrounds; funds needed
As the Illinois State Fair in Springfield prepares to open this week, several notable improvements have been completed to crumbling roads and decaying structures on the 124-year-old, 366-acre fairgrounds.
The 97th Marshall-Putnam County Fair, held this year from July 11-15, survives because of its agricultural connections, family-based activities and its popular grandstand attractions, organizers agree.
Kemin to create first monarch ‘fueling station’ in central Iowa
Kemin Industries on July 2 announced plans to establish the company’s first monarch fueling station at its Research Agronomy Center near Kelley, Iowa, creating a habitat that will promote the repopulation of monarchs and other insects, such as bees.
