Jon Kinzenbaw’s historic antique tractor auction is over. More than 100 machines from his extensive collection are headed to new homes across the country. A lifelong builder and inventor, Kinzenbaw has been an avid collector for decades, amassing more than 600 tractors and filling two-story barns near Williamsburg, Iowa. A…

Because time and distance are so crucial during medical emergencies, hospitals in rural Kansas, North Dakota, and other states are working with private industry and government officials and agencies to clear a path that would allow drones to autonomously deliver critical medical supplies, equipment, and medicine to rural communities more…

Kawasaki has released two new models in its Mule side-by-side lineup, adding to a more than 30-year history. The Mule Pro-FX 820 and Mule Pro-FXT 820 feature 812cc three-cylinder engines, four-wheel independent suspension, and one-ton towing capacity, and are backed by a three-year limited warranty. They will be available from…

When choosing the crops you grow, consider rotational impacts. These could affect yields as well as inputs, helping or hurting your bottom line. “Farmers tend to do what they’ve done in the past, particularly in the Midwest, causing rotations to become fixed,” said Gary Schnitkey, Extension agricultural economist at the…

Most herbicides are formulated with some form of residual activity, extending the life of their weed control. But when herbicides persist in the soil too long, they can cause problems for the following year’s crop.  “We want residual control, in some of our herbicides, to control our weeds for three…

1. Soybean Futures Drop in Overnight Trading Soybean futures plunged in overnight trading after China reportedly bought soybeans from Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of the oilseeds.  Buyers purchased 10 cargoes of soybeans from the South American country, Reuters reported, citing three traders familiar with the transaction.  The U.S. and…