by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 6, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Normally, having a long-term forecast that calls for dry conditions through harvest is welcomed news. However, this year much of the Western hemisphere has seen abnormally dry conditions. Our Northern neighbors in Canada have arguably had it worse than most this year....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 6, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The last thing anyone needs is to get sick. It is even more of an inconvenience if it happens during the harvest season. COVID is something that many of us have long since tired of hearing about, but there is still a risk of catching it or the DELTA variant. With long...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 3, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A lot of factors can affect your profitability. The markets are generally the largest contributor to whether you make it or break it. Despite recent pushbacks, the markets are still better than they were a little more than a year ago. However, we still don?t know how...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 3, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Not every part of the country, or even the state of Iowa for that matter, has been affected by drought or storms. We had the chance to talk with Iowa producers about how some of their crops are looking. Some said they are dry, some said that recent storms have done...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 2, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
After being out at the Farm Progress Show, I heard a lot of talk about uncertainty in agriculture. That word isn?t new in the industry by any means. However, it seems to take on new forms every now and again. There are many issues that farmers are facing, and Iowa 1st...
