by Riley Smith | Mar 22, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa farmers are no stranger to labor challenges. Every year, it seems like the pool of laborers to hire for on-farm jobs gets smaller and smaller. On top of that, the H-2A program that farmers have come to rely on can be complicated and expensive to use. Farm Bureau...
by Riley Smith | Mar 21, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Another status quo report for export sales this week, and seeing a neutral report was nice in the face of some heightened volatility throughout the day of its release. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave a breakdown of the numbers. Soybeans in particular were...
by Riley Smith | Mar 21, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A sound vaccination program is crucial to any cattle operation, especially when it comes to preparing calves for spring turnout. Dr. D.L. Step, professional services veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim, says an early vaccination program for calves can amplify herd...
by Riley Smith | Mar 21, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The National Corn Growers Association expressed grave concern and disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2027-2032 tailpipe emissions standards. NCGA says the plan still relies almost exclusively on using electric vehicles, a decision that...
by Riley Smith | Mar 20, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A new crop year means that many companies have introduced new products into the marketplace. Helena Agri-Enterprises launched a new crop nutrition product called Quickshot at this year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Jason Gregory, brand manager for Coron and...
