Olivia Cohen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Author at Investigate Midwest

Novice farmers face big challenges making it in today’s ag sector

by Olivia Cohen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette and Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — Ben De Boef grew up working on his grandfather’s 400-acre farm in Montezuma, Iowa, and hearing stories about it. “I loved it since I was a kid,” said De Boef. “I didn’t really want to do anything other than farm.” Now 23 years old, De Boef grows corn, soybeans and some alfalfa […]

Environment

A warming climate is changing growing conditions, shifting planting zones northward

by Olivia Cohen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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