The realities of the future are hidden from all of us. But there are several important changes taking place that lead to a considerable degree of optimism for American agriculture.

Scotch orcharding is designed especially for hills. This system provides for a self-seeding cover, soil and moisture conservation, plus other advantages.

Eastern Iowa farmes have more than doubled their use of electricity since the late 1930's.

If all of us were good stewards of our land, we wouldn't need weed laws. But experience has shown that we do need them, and the state legislature has provided them. Here's how they work.