by Riley Smith | May 31, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The Bureau of Land Management?s recent conservation proposal would be a major shift in public land management. Shelby Hagenauer, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the proposal could change the way farmers and ranchers operate in...
by Riley Smith | May 30, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, and a lot has been learned over that timeframe. We?ve seen lots of improvements, and we?ve been able to identify other areas that need to see more change. Iowa Soybean Association CEO...
by Riley Smith | May 30, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The weather is still dry in South America. This doesn?t affect Brazil much since they are between harvest seasons, but it is helping harvest in Argentina move along. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest conditions.With Brazil?s...
by Riley Smith | May 29, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As outdoor temperatures warm up, protecting the quality of stored grain is especially important. Greg Trame, director of technology sales for GSI, said large temperature swings can make it easier for grain to spoil.?As we go into spring and summer, you have the...
by Riley Smith | May 29, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Research funded by the United Soybean Board is helping farmers manage weeds now and in the future. Shannon Tignor Ellis, United Soybean Board farmer-leader from Virginia, said the soybean checkoff has invested in weed management for decades, but is now focused on...