This Iowa crop scouting competition is putting youth and agriculture front and center!

The future of agriculture lives in our nation’s youth, and it is why an Iowa scouting competition is putting agriculture front and center.

Integrated Pest Management shows us how this year’s event is inspiring the next generation of farmers.

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