A climatologist says many farmers in the Midwest are experiencing a snow drought to start the year. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and says, “Anywhere from 14-to-20 inches below average. Statewide totals through the season is about 4.4 inches. That’s a little over 14 inches below where we…… Continue Reading

Ohio’s Governor has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to delay implementation of the Midwest E-15 rule until 2026. Tadd Nicholson is the executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Grower’s Association. “The governor is getting some pressure by the petroleum industry to delay this or pull out of that agreement,” he says. “It’s disappointing,…… Continue Reading

Governor Mike Kehoe says farmers and ranchers are critical to Missouri’s economic success. During his State of the State address earlier this week, he said the agriculture industry contributes $93.7 billion to the state’s economy, but there is room to grow. “As Lieutenant governor, I was proud to work with education and agriculture stakeholders on…… Continue Reading

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A Hamilton county farmer says a soil health mentor program is working to increase adoption of conservation practices.  Rodney Rulon says Farm Advisors is connecting seasoned farmers with those who are just getting started. “We were successful because we had somebody that had poured into us and helped us when we had trouble,”…… Continue Reading