We have been discussing opportunities in conservation farming and carbon-smart practices for quite some time. Many farmers are looking at what their options are for this growing season and beyond. Some of you may be getting the ball rolling this year for the first...
Farmers are making strides in reducing nutrient runoff and looking at ways of regenerating the soil. The practices take on many forms, but all are essential to the future of agriculture. We need to be able to manage the resources that allow us to keep the soil healthy...
Bayer officials discussed new updates to the Climate FieldView platform at this year?s Commodity Classic.Joe Nail, Climate FieldView brand manager for Bayer Crop Science, tells IARN that FieldView Drive is a device that plugs into the diagnostic port of your equipment...
We have talked about the different ways that corn producers in Iowa can attack the corn root worm problem. As we have said, your plan of attack must be customized to fit your operation. Of course, having a good support team is essential to the fight, as is choosing...
BASF officials say the agri-food system is undergoing a massive transformation and farmers are at its core.At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Padma Commuri ? Director of R&D for BASF Agricultural Solutions North America ? says their company is committed to...
Farmers Business Network broke down current agricultural market trends at last month?s Commodity Classic.FBN chief economist Kevin McNew says the issue at the top of nearly everyone?s mind is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.McNew talks about some of FBN?s...
Members and leaders of Pheasants Forever continue to battle upland habitat loss and declining pheasant and quail populations.Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are grassroots, volunteer and membership-based organizations. Members are a diverse group of hunters,...
When it comes to putting your plans together for each crop year, you obviously want to make choices that are going to give you significant results for your investments. That all starts with the seed you put into the ground. That is the base upon which the rest of your...
GSI?s technological advancements in grain management were recently on display at Commodity Classic.New from GSI, GrainVue utilizes the latest cable technology to monitor temperature and moisture to help farmers detect early signs of spoilage. Greg Trame, director of...
AgroLiquid is offering a new educational video series that examines the benefits of a crop fertility plan based on a complete soil analysis.Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist with AgroLiquid, tells IARN that the Back 2 Basics video series is intended to take an...
