Heavy rains don’t always see an increase in crop diseases
With the heavy rains and unseasonable temperatures, the increase in crop diseases may be a concern for farmers, most of whom are still waiting to start planting; however, a number of variables need to be in play for disease to even be a likely scenario, according to Iowa State University crop experts.
Mid-level ethanol promising way to boost corn & octane
With Indy’s biggest race day just around the turn, Speedway’s Main Street seemed the ideal place to talk about the business of corn ethanol earlier this month.
USDA hashing out details of a second ag relief package
A relief package designed to help farmers hit by the continuing trade war with China could provide $15 billion-$20 billion in aid, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week.
