by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 4, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The crops we produce in Iowa have many uses around the globe. Soybeans are no stranger to this. They are part of the food system and an essential ingredient in biodiesel, which is helpful in the fight against greenhouse gasses and beneficial to the environment....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 3, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
2022 is officially underway. We have no idea what this year has in store for us, like we had no idea last year either. There are always new challenges for producers when they get the year going. Everything that happens will affect the bottom line, and likely the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 31, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Most of us have farm cats that have crossed our lives. They are the mousers and the companions of many of us throughout the day. Though many of us won?t admit it because we have a tough image to uphold, we have all scratched their heads for a minute when they came to...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 30, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In the metaphoric war on weeds, not only do you need the right ammunition, but you also need the bigger and better guns that are able to use that ammunition more effectively. Inputs are going to be tight this year as we see fertilizer price increases and supply chain...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 29, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
When we think about agriculture in Iowa, we always default to corn and beans. While these do make up a lion’s share of our acres, there are some acres that are equally important. Those are the pasture and rangeland acres. These acres help sustain grazing animals...
