An Iowa farmer has turned tragedy into triumph, protecting the crash site where the iconic Buddy Holly died in a cornfield. “The music died on the farm, but it didn’t die forever,” says Jeff Nicholas. “We’re done mourning and now we celebrate, honor and preserve a legacy. Stories come and go, but this one strikes a chord that’s still reverberating.”
Pride is deeply seeded in Nolan Parker and Matthew Brown. They hail from multigenerational farm families but decided to set out on their own in 2022. The pair of Louisiana farmers are excited about their future.
Shared employment, housing and movement of employees between facilities are possible factors. Such insights could potentially be leveraged to address biosecurity needs in the state and others as well, USDA says.
The amount of corn currently in good or excellent condition is 72%, while the crop in poor or fair condition is 27%. Soybeans saw a similar trend with 70% in good or excellent condition and 29% in poor or fair condition.
Matt Plitt was appointed president and CEO of Valent U.S.A. in April 2022. He shares an inside look at the company's product portfolio, unique perspective on sustainability and more.
