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Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise
Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise

The survey uses records from ag retailers to measure the use of cover crops, nutrient management and conservation tillage and no-till by Iowa growers.

Top 10 States with the Largest Wild Pig Populations
Top 10 States with the Largest Wild Pig Populations

Wild hog populations are continuing to spread and move north in the U.S. As one of the most destructive invasive animal species in the U.S., the significant increase in the wild hog population is a great concern.

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5 Things I Learned About Hog Farming from Aerial Surveillance

When an environmental group announced it was taking people on an aerial surveillance of Eastern North Carolina to “document and expose” animal feeding operations, Jen Kendrick decided to do the same. Here's what she saw.

Here's 3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 
Here's 3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 

Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.

3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 
3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 

Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.

Have You Looked into NRCS Program Funding? New Opportunities Available in the Reconciliation Package
Have You Looked into NRCS Program Funding? New Opportunities Available in the Reconciliation Package

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into action on Tuesday, triggering a stream of funds to ag, including conservation. USDA penned a press release to break down its plans for roughly $60 billion in new funds.

Rural Bankers Rank Top Three Challenges
Rural Bankers Rank Top Three Challenges

The rural economy keeps chugging along, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. For the ninth straight month, the RMI has stayed above growth neutral.

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Technology Is… Considering A CTO

Is now the time to expand your tech expertise? 

How to Talk to Team Members About Poor Performance
How to Talk to Team Members About Poor Performance

Every team has one. That employee who is not contributing his or her fair share. As the boss, you must coach this employee to be an all-star — or show them the door.