Alan States runs a mixed fleet. There’s automatic technology on his Case IH 7250 combine he can’t find anywhere else, and his Fendt Momentum planter handles the terraces without skipping rows.  Whether it’s personal preference or simply iron availability, chances are, you’re also running a mixed fleet. With so many…

Take look at these three farmland transactions that transpired in December 2024 and January 2025. 161.62 acres in Sioux County, Iowa Date: Dec. 12, 2024 Price: $21,800 per acre Corn Suitability Rating Index (CSR2): 94.7 A highly productive 161.62-acre farm in northwest Iowa was sold through an online-only auction, closing…

What Happened Have you ever said you will sell if the market reaches a certain level, then didn’t follow through? You are not alone. It is easy to wish for a higher price and tell yourself what you are going to do. Without a pre-planned strategy, however, you are unlikely…

On March 31, Brazilian meatpacker JBS announced a $100 million investment plan to build two factories in Vietnam, aiming to expand its presence in the region and strengthen its position in the global market. JBS has over 600 operations on five continents, including the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.…

On March 31, two days before President Trump’s “Liberation Day,” when he is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins made her first official visit to Iowa. The impending tariffs and the impact on farmers were key topics that came up repeatedly as the…

The Female Producer Panel, always a popular event at the annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, has been announced. This year’s Summit will be held September 22-24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.  Tim Brennan of the nonprofit Farm Foundation will moderate the panel, delving into topics such as agritourism, collaborating with industry…