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AI data centers spark rural electricity cost concerns
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (355+ words) Farm Progress America: New University of Illinois survey reveals farmers worry about power bills, water use, and farmland loss as tech facilities expand into agricultural areas. Rural Americans are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence data centers moving into farm…...
Rare "donut" barn faces uncertain future in Ohio
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (1156+ words) Barn Spotlight: Built by an industrial titan and saved by a teenager's dream, this National Register landmark now faces its greatest threat. This iconic round barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be classified as a "donut…...
Waterlogged soils can have lasting effects in corn
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (419+ words) Corn Success: Excessive rainfall and moisture accumulation can rob corn yields come harvesttime. Here's how you can manage that problem over the course of the season. Many areas of Indiana received excessive rainfall from mid-May through early June. Totals ranged…...
Former first family answers higher calling to empower farmers
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (820+ words) Mike and Teresa Parson join Convoy of Hope as global agriculture advisers and advocates. For former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa, life after Jefferson City meant going home and living a retired lifestyle, spending time on the…...
Frost, flooding, slow growth challenge crops
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1306+ words) Midwest Crop Report: From Ohio's devastating wheat losses to widespread planting delays, farmers are battling problems across the Midwest and Northeast. From southern Ohio's frost-damaged wheat fields to western New York's waterlogged corn ground, the 2026 growing season has tested farmers…...
Minnesota water quality certification helps farms earn more
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (557+ words) Around the MDA: Minnesota's water quality certification program proves conservation isn't just good for the environment; it's delivering stronger bottom lines for farmers. The headlines make clear what farmers have known for a while now: It's been a tough stretch....
Why cheese is being marketed as a new protein bar
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1004+ words) Show-Me Life: A campaign wants fitness enthusiasts to see Parmesan cheese as gym fuel, not as just a pizza topping. But can dairy compete in the $49 billion protein market? If you're like me during Dairy Month, you're dreaming about ice…...
Drone owners share what's next for spray businesses
1+ week, 5+ day ago (622+ words) Drones, Asked and Answered: Those who explore and use spray drone technology are in the midst of a technological advancement. But what do they see coming, and what's their next investment? When you think of drones, you likely think of…...
Farming with Dad: Readers share special photos and memories
1+ week, 6+ day ago (332+ words) For those connected to agriculture, memories are made on the farm. Maybe it's a memory from when you grew up on the farm, even if you don't farm now " like bringing your favorite snacks or falling asleep in the cab…...
Stressed by crop scouting? Plant sensors and robots may help
2+ week, 1+ day ago (788+ words) Technologies such as plant sensors and robots on display by Iowa State University scientists at this year's Farm Progress Show may someday help farmers with crop scouting. For those putting in long hours on the farm, crop scouting can be…...