- A pocket guide designed by Purdue Extension to be an in-field reference for corn and soybean producers is now available.
- Eddie Sandberg, Courtland, Kan., was selected as the 2012 Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
- In 2012, Deere & Company marks the 175th anniversary of its existence, which began when company founder John Deere successfully manufactured and marketed the self-scouring plow in 1837.
- The Iowa Soybean Association announces the winners of new awards the association has established this year to recognize those who have demonstrated commitment and leadership in the field of agriculture.
