The approval ratings for the U.S. Congress have sunk to new lows in recent months as both chambers seem to find it harder and harder to pass legislation. Former Congressman Tom Davis says there are several reasons for this, including a widening of the gap between liberals and conservative members...

Rising sales of U.S. farm equipment has increased the demand for ag tires. A company that has been around in Europe for decades has decided to step into that market with a new plant in Charles City, Iowa. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Mitas CEO Jaroslav Cechura discussed the new entry at a grand...

Genetically engineered corn has provided a number of benefits to producers, including stronger stalks that stand up to higher winds. Those stalks have also led to increased complaints about more flats and damage to tires. Titan Tire manufacturing personnel discussed what their company is doing to...

With most of the major equipment companies now choosing the Selective Catalytic Reduction or SCR technology to meet EPA’s Tier 4 emission requirements, what can farmers expect from future tractors. Case IH’s Roger Lewno discusses the new system and the new operating efficiency from SCR in this...

Southern farmers know there’s a lot of truth to the adage “if you don’t like the weather here today, just wait awhile.” The only thing certain about weather in the rain belt is the uncertainty. Monsanto’s Davey Wilson talked about a new product that could help farmers offset some of the problems...

If you’ve had your heart set on a customized skid steer, you’re in luck. Case IH has been showing a “tricked out” skid steer at a series of farm shows across the country. This coming September, the skid steer will be auctioned online with the proceeds going to the FFA Foundation. Case IH’s Scott...

Higher corn and soybean prices have created increased demand for agricultural equipment and that demand is backing up all the way through the supply chain. One area where that has been felt is the agricultural tire sector where companies have been challenged to fill orders. Titan Tire’s Jim Allen...

Farmers seem to be battling herbicide resistance issues in a growing number of regions of the country. The major input manufacturers are responding with new herbicide systems that promise to provide additional tools to farmers. BASF’s Dan Westburg talked about his company’s offerings in an interview...

Grower, Corey Trout, discusses fertilizer efficiency...

Field to Market, or The Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, is a coalition of “very diverse” organizations aimed at finding ways to feed a growing population with a growing appetite. The coalition realizes this has to be done without depleting the world’s resources...