Janelle Atyeo

Visitors to the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, check out a forage harvester at the Claas display. Claas ended service contracts with two longtime dealers and is working to establish new partnerships and open some of its own stores. Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

BOONE, Iowa -- A new autonomous grain cart kit from PTX Trimble can pair with any grain cart and any combine. The OutRun retrofit kit was in action in August

BOONE, Iowa -- John Deere’s new model of 9RX tractors is designed with the power to pull large tillage implements and air seeders, according to the company.

A view of a building with door upgrade. Many customers choose to add features like windows to allow more natural light in the building.

Over the years, I have had more than a few comments regarding my family, especially my siblings. Over those same years, most of the readers have been a part of the writings of brothers, Terry and Kevin, who were reporters and columnists for several of our state’s daily newspapers. Both now write or comment on a “part-time” basis. In fact, Terry is a regular in our Neighbor publication and quite popular, I might add. In fact, it is not uncommon for a regular reader to say, “Boy, I really enjoy your brother’s column. He can really write, can’t he, Jim?”

Biomass is the key to suppressing weeds, so cover crops provide a good option for battling waterhemp.

Expert offers crop protection tips when budgets are tight

Ron Geis, market development specialist for Corteva, discussed nitrogen stabilizers and biological products at the Farm Progress Show this summer. Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

New soybean hybrids, seed treatments protect against nematodes, white mold, more

Governor Jim Pillen, left, sits in the cab of the new XERION tractor with Henner Boettcher. Submitted photo