The 2023 planting season will be upon us very soon and farmers have their seed selections locked down. But any good farmer knows that they are always thinking to the future. We will face challenges this year, that may make us rethink the hybrids we are using, or maybe...
A group of state attorneys generals recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics. In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a...
During his weekly conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters on Tuesday United States Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa (R-IA) was asked for an update on talks between U.S. and Mexican officials regarding the Mexican GMO corn ban. Grassley says there has not been...
Drier conditions in Brazil should assist with harvest and planting progress, and Argentina finally got a little bit of rain- but it?s far too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
The most recent drought monitor was status quo. We?re still trending in the right direction, though, especially compared to where things were last year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided a breakdown of the U.S. Drought Monitor Report.The weather has...
Auto-steer and guidance system adoption on U.S. farms increased sharply in the past 20 years, according to USDA?s Economic Research Service. Farmers indicate they use the technology on more than 50 percent of the acreage planted to corn, soybeans, winter wheat, and...
We have spent a few segments visiting with Mac Marshall of the United Soybean Board. We have discussed how the Soybean Checkoff is wisely investing your checkoff dollars into research, promotion, and driving demand. We talked about some of the tried-and-true...
Fertilizer prices skyrocketed for much of 2022, but 2023 is a different story so far. Prices are down almost across the board from this time last year. Unfortunately, as planting season approaches many farmers have already locked in their plans and pricing for...
As spring approaches and once the fields are ready, farmers and manure handlers may be pumping nutrient-dense manure to apply to crop fields. Marguerite Tan, director of environmental programs with the National Pork Board, says safety is where you must start, at the...
The Philippine Tariff Commission is conducting a comprehensive review of its most favored nation (MFN) tariff schedule. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) filed comments in this proceeding, requesting that recent temporary reductions in the Philippines? MFN...
