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Iowa soil testing facility provides a behind-the-scenes look

Iowa soil testing facility provides a behind-the-scenes look

Farmers Edge Labs in Grimes has been testing Iowa soil samples since 2018, offering a wide variety of testing methods for producers across the major growing regions of the United States. A recent lab event offered an in-depth look at the full soil testing process, which includes both hand-made facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Patrick Visser, laboratory director at Farmers Edge, said those high-level machines can look for a variety of elements in soil samples. By using plasma that is...

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USDA improving national security by protecting agriculture

USDA improving national security by protecting agriculture

A new USDA plan is aimed to help improve national security by protecting agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new USDA initiative that focuses on agriculture as a key component of protecting national security. Sam Kieffer, vice president of...

Mid July weather forecast favorable for crop development in Iowa

Mid July weather forecast favorable for crop development in Iowa

As the calendar approaches the midway point of July the weather forecast appears to be lining up to provide near ideal conditions for a critical segment of the growing season. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the 8-to-14 day outlook for July 15th-21st shows a...

Iowa & national voices speak at EPA hearing

Iowa & national voices speak at EPA hearing

Yesterday’s EPA hearing on the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) drew testimony from a wide range of industry leaders, including Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor and Grant Kimberley of the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Their comments highlighted the crucial role that...

Providing an extra boost to Iowa water quality projects

Providing an extra boost to Iowa water quality projects

As the central Iowa water restrictions continue, organizations are working hard to do whatever they can to get the nitrate levels in the water back down to a safe level. For years, the Great Outdoors Foundation (GOF) has been working with its partners to mitigate...

South American Weather and Crop Update (7-8-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (7-8-25)

The weather is still mostly the same in South America, but there is finally some rain forecasted for some of the production areas in Argentina. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather forecasts. While Brazil’s safrinha harvest...

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