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Heat dome to cover Iowa and much of the Midwest

Heat dome to cover Iowa and much of the Midwest

July has been a cool and wet month so far, which has been great for the corn crops going through pollination. Warm weather is set to return, though, with a heat dome preparing to form over the lower Midwest. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said it still won’t be exceedingly warm. Even though the temperatures won’t get excessively high, Glisan did say that the heat index could become intense. This is dangerous for both livestock and humans. Heat domes are also known for...

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20th annual Farm Progress Show is quickly approaching

20th annual Farm Progress Show is quickly approaching

This year marks the 20th year of the Farm Progress Show, which will take place in Decatur, Illinois, next month. The show will run from August 26-28. Matt Jungmann, national events manager for Farm Progress, said that time will fly by as we approach the show date....

New biological seed treatment to provide more uniform corn emergence

New biological seed treatment to provide more uniform corn emergence

Lumidapt™ is the latest addition to the Corteva Agriscience LumiGEN® corn seed treatment package. Lumidapt Valta LS is a biological seed treatment that aims to encourage germination and strong root development leading to more uniform corn emergence. Brad Van Kooten is...

USDA cuts could strain Iowa farm services

USDA cuts could strain Iowa farm services

Farmers across the country rely on their local USDA offices for a range of services, including conservation programs and crop insurance support, but concerns are growing that these services could be at risk. With staffing shortages already placing strain on field...

Corn exports set marketing-year low in latest report

Corn exports set marketing-year low in latest report

After many weeks of outstanding corn export sales, the numbers this week came in well below expectations and led to a negative close in the corn marketplace. Sam Trainor, AgMarket.Net hedging strategist, the corn exports set a marketing-year low. However, Trainor said...

Iowa farmers are still waiting for a new farm bill

Iowa farmers are still waiting for a new farm bill

While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included approximately $66 billion investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to be done. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said a key focus was on...

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USDA cuts could strain Iowa farm services

USDA cuts could strain Iowa farm services

Farmers across the country rely on their local USDA offices for a range of services, including conservation programs and crop insurance support, but concerns are growing that these services could be at risk. With staffing shortages already placing strain on field...