The complexity of today's agriculture and interdependence of various segments within the industry are on the minds of many as another crop growing season begins. One of those interrelated aspects is the availability of hay... >>

Members of Kingsley-Pierson Community School's FFA chapter participated in the Iowa FFA Conference April 23-24 in Ames with several earning high honors. Two were honored with silver medals: Austin Campbell and Andy Pratt,... >>

"Do not try to improve on this patch of native prairie, for it will serve as your standard on which to judge your agricultural practices. There is no higher standard..." Wes Jackson, "Nature as Measure: The Selected Essays... >>

Akron-Westfield FFA Advisor Randy Kroksh says he's pleased with the number of awards brought back from the State FFA Conference April 23-24 in Des Moines. Kayla Tindall, Dana Hedlund and Emily Meerdink competed in the... >>

With the ending of the USDA's producer sign-up for the nation's general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for erodible acres, a question mark remains. Will producers continue efforts to protect soil and water as they have... >>