by Riley Smith | Oct 8, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The monsoonal rains have finally manifested in South America, which will start to ease some concerns about the dry climate. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns in Brazil and Argentina. Since the soil is much different...
by Riley Smith | Oct 8, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right. The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members. The total is now 1,027,273- an 8.6 percent year-over-year increase. Kristy...
by Riley Smith | Oct 7, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Enrollment is now open for the Practical Farmers of Iowa N Rate Risk Protection Program. Both farmers who are experienced and farmers who are new to reducing rates are eligible to lower their financial risk due to reduced nitrogen application. Chelsea Ferrie, PFI’s...
by Riley Smith | Oct 7, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Simple Feeders is one of the seven segments of the National Pork Board’s Consumer Connect in-depth research identified as a priority segment for growth potential. Kristen Hicks-Roof, director of human nutrition with the National Pork Board, said convenience is a...
by Riley Smith | Oct 4, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While the temperatures have been enjoyable lately, the lack of rainfall has been anything but. After experiencing the driest September on record, drought and fire dangers have increased. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said that the drought monitor has...
