Annual Panhandle Agriculture Research Tour Expected August 14

The 2025 agricultural event calendar features several notable tours highlighting regional farming and crop conditions. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension is hosting its annual Agriculture Research and Technology Tour in Scottsbluff, showcasing research plots and dry bean varieties. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's Nittany Meadow Farm offers a unique perspective as the only goat-only dairy farm in Centre County, diverging from the state's predominantly cow-based dairy operations. The Ohio Crop Tour, sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Checkoff, reports generally positive outlooks for corn and soybean yields despite varied planting and weather conditions, with yield estimates slightly higher than the previous year. Additionally, Iowa's 25th Annual All-State Barn Tour will celebrate the state's agricultural heritage by featuring over 100 historic barns, including 11 round barns, offering visitors a chance to engage with local farm history and architecture. These events collectively underscore ongoing interest in agricultural innovation, heritage, and crop monitoring across multiple states.