Iowa State researchers studying nitrogen, phosphorus losses
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University (ISU) researchers are studying nitrogen and phosphorus losses to water and the atmosphere, pinpointing nutrient fluxes using an innovative new monitoring system – and refining their knowledge of where and when to expect nutrient-loss hot spots.
Bar Veinstein is the new CEO of Taranis brings decades of experience to job
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Bar Veinstein, named CEO of Taranis in January, has years of experience, which is what led the precision scouting and agricultural intelligence firm to hire him, according to the company’s president.
2 Illinois teens will attend national leadership program
URBANA, Ill. – Two teens will represent Illinois 4-H at the 2021 National Ag Day Student Leadership Program. This program prepares and engages young people to raise awareness of the importance of the agricultural industry and its impact on our nation’s society and economy.
Blueberry varieties mean more states can successfully grow them
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Blueberries can flourish in the Corn Belt and upper Midwest with the proper care and varietal selection, according to a Michigan State University Extension educator.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Health officials are warning consumers in Illinois that they may have bought beef tainted with E. coli bacteria that was produced at a Nebraska plant last month.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dry weather at planting time is one reason Louisiana’s recent sugar cane harvest is expected to set a record at almost 2 million tons of sugar once grinding of cane is completed, LSU AgCenter officials said.
