Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and...
Recently, Iowa State Fair CEO Gary Slater announced that he is retiring after 21 years with the country?s greatest state fair. With the consistent success the fair sees every year, he felt that now was a good time to finally pass the torch and enjoy his summers with...
Soybean farmers and industry experts recently met in Indianapolis for the Soybean Research Forum and Think Tank to work together on future opportunities for soybeans. It is an event supported by the soy checkoff and state soybean boards.That is Katherine Drake Stowe,...
Over the past few days, we?ve been dealing with some exceptionally cold weather for this time of year. Fortunately, it looks like the temperatures will warm up again soon, but the cold weather should serve as a reminder that winter isn?t too far off. That means now is...
Avian influenza losses are nearing a record in the United States this year, as the virus has infected more wild birds that transmit the disease. A new report from Reuters shows more than 47 million birds have died from infections and culling. The outbreak sparked...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tuesday announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through...
A recent farmland sale in Plymouth county set a new state record for Iowa going for $26,250 per acre. That sale was for 55 acres and a total of $1.44 million.Karl Setzer, Commodity Risk Analyst with AgriVisor, says there are many reasons why farmland sale prices are...
This year was a fairly extreme example of how the weather can interfere with our crops. The eastern part of the state almost got too much rain, but western Iowa had to deal with drought and pest issues. However, this now means we have even more data on how our crops...
Flu season is upon us, so it?s important to think about how to keep pigs and their caretakers happy. The National Pork Board (NPB) encourages producers to talk with their families and employees about impacts of the flu, specifically implications to human and herd...
In the debate over ethanol and its availability, we have talked about restrictions on when it can be sold and even where it is sold. Proponents of E15 have said that they aren?t trying to force anyone to use the fuel, they just want customers to have a choice. It...
