VINTON – Third-graders from all around the county will visit the Benton County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 30 for the Annual 3rd Grade Ag …
Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq.Â
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, a notable shift in American agriculture is worth celebrating: more women than ever are stepping into leadership roles on the farm. These producers are not only shaping the future of farming—they’re also driving growth in local economies and contributing to the nation’s food supply. A new analysis from Trace One identifies the U.S. counties and states with the most female farmers, highlighting where women are making the biggest impact in agriculture.
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Floyd and Mitchell County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a wetland field day fr…
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Floyd and Mitchell County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a wetland field day fr…
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion di…
As we approach Iowa Ag Week, March 16 – 22, I’ve been reflecting on the years our family has been farming in Fayette County. While we’re deepl…
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to no…
With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.
Sue Kuennen and Scott Wedemeier are settling into their new roles as Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners. The tw…