Pictured: Iowa farmer Stu Swanson, who also serves as president of Iowa Corn, at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Farmers have a number of concerns heading into the growing season. Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says timely rains will be needed after he gets his crops planted. “We’re dry,” Jorgenson said. “Southwest…… Continue Reading
A crop insurance specialist with Country Financial says farmers need to be finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2025 growing season. Brenda Dozier, senior crop underwriting trainer, says there’s increased interest this year in the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). “Because the federal Crop Insurance Corporation has increased the subsidy to 65% for that Enhanced…… Continue Reading