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Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication

Considering how easily bird flu swept through chicken farms, it’s clear that domestication has downsides. Lessons from the past paired with modern genomic technology can help with farming insects.

CME Group Awards Scholarships to Young Illinois Farmers and Ranchers

(NewsUSA) - The stakes were high at the Illinois State Fair this year with a herd of young farmers ready to showcase their hard work and expertise in the agricultural industry. As the world’s …

California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Solar is helping farmers in California save water and secure reliable income in the face of drought and economic pressure.

Iowa crops reported in good condition despite surplus moisture

Corn inched ahead of schedule last week with a reported 18% of Iowa corn acres reaching the dough stage, according to the crop progress and condition report. While the heavy rain the past several weeks may have helped crops along, some farmers saw standing water and surplus moisture in their fields. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture […]

Soybeans setting pods ahead of schedule; Iowa has ‘another anomalously’ wet week

Eighteen percent of soybeans are setting pods across the state, which is several days ahead of the 5-year average. Other crops across Iowa continue to progress close to the normal schedule amid another week of above-average precipitation, according to the crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Corn and soybeans both […]

Iowa corn beginning to silk, soybeans blooming ahead of normal

Across the state of Iowa, approximately 2% of planted corn acres are beginning to silk, and 13% of soybean acres are blooming, which is five days ahead of the five-year average, according to the crop progress and condition report.

Farm Bureau report: Iowa consumers worry about government-caused increases in food costs

The Iowa Farm Bureau’s latest food and farm index found that among concerns of the high cost of groceries, the overwhelming majority of Iowa grocery shoppers surveyed are concerned about increases to food prices caused by government regulations. The annual survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, also found that more consumers are seeking locally grown […]

Stress Less, Celebrate More: Holiday Cleaning Hacks

(BPT) - The holiday season is filled with fun, laughter, and festivities, but it can also be marked by chaos. From gift-wrapping mania to the cookie crumbs, spills, and clutter of prepping and …

Santa Bass’s holiday gift guide for anglers on the Nice List

(BPT) - When it comes to gifting the perfect holiday present to the anglers in your life, no one has better instincts than Santa Bass.Gifted with the same powers as the jolly man from the North Pole, …

The secret to big savings and a stress-free holiday season

(BPT) - The holiday season is around the corner, and here is the scoop on savings that'll be a gift to your family and yourself. Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and endless to-do …

2 Practical Solutions to Improve Office Productivity

(BPT) - Often success in business is determined by one key factor, employee productivity. Which is why so many executives took notice of a recent study from Oxford University that found happy workers …

Happy paw-lidays! How to keep it festive with furry family members

(BPT) - With the holiday season fast approaching, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos.If you're worried about how you and your pet can enjoy the festivities safely, you're not alone. A recent …

Holiday Travel Gets Sweeter with a Baking-Themed Hotel Suite in New York City

(BPT) - Imagine stepping into a suite that smells like cookies, sparkles with holiday lights and feels like entering a storybook kitchen. Travelers checking into Midtown Manhattan this season can …

Gut check for fall: How to revamp your health routines

(BPT) - If you've ever thought about gut support, you're not alone. In fact, nearly 75% of U.S. adults experience digestive discomfort at least once a month, and approximately 40% aren't comfortable …

Tame the Toy Chaos Before the Holidays

(NewsUSA) - With the holidays just around the corner, many families find that the season of giving often turns into a season of overflowing toy bins. From stuffed animals to action figures, it …

10 affordable, high-quality lunch items the whole family will love

(BPT) - Have you noticed that your family's grocery bill has gone up? You're not alone. According to a recent Save A Lot survey, 79% of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, …

What's the One Non-Negotiable for Career Growth? Lifelong Learning

(BPT) - By Shantanu Bose, DeVry University's Provost and Chief Academic OfficerIn today's rapidly shifting economic landscape, uncertainty is the only constant. To thrive amid change, it's …