Unfortunately, one of the things we cannot control in the United States is the weather. For better or worse, the weather is ...

Labor has been treated as a fixed cost because most labor on Iowa farms is supplied by the operator, family or permanent hired labor. However, when deciding among alternative crops, labor should be ...

Crop producers and agricultural professionals face many challenges, including pests and pest resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Strategic Farming program ...