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Phil’s forecast and possible ag implications
For those of us in the Midwest and eastern states, Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day forecast comes as no surprise with the famous groundhog calling for six more weeks of winter. That is USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey who says that Phil’s forecast lines up with the National Weather Service’s long-range projections. Midwesterners may be used to the freezing temperatures and snow and ice, but the South is also dealing with extreme winter weather right now and it is making life difficult for...
Iowa farmers share impact of red meat exports on corn and soy
USMEF Roundtable Audio from Commodity ClassicTwo Iowa farmers who serve in leadership roles for the U.S. Meat Export Federation were recently at Commodity Classic in New Orleans sharing the story of red meat exports and the impact record sales had on corn and...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-22-22)
The weather conditions in South America have been a bit more friendly lately. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that, while some areas are still a little dry, more rains are moving in and providing drought relief.?We are starting to see more rains come...
ICA announces Top 10 list for Iowa?s Best Burger Contest
After tallying the votes and nominations received from February 14 to March 14, the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association announced the Top Ten list for this year?s Iowa?s Best Burger Contest.The number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2022 Top Ten restaurants....
Asgrow soybeans perform strong in 2021
Many farmers had a record growing year for soybeans in 2021, according to Asgrow product manager Ryan Tierney.Speaking with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network at Commodity Classic, Tierney said Asgrow brand soybeans offer advanced genetics and weed control...
Every day is National Ag Day
Today is a very special day in agriculture. It is National Ag Day. It is time that is set aside to honor the American farmer and celebrate all the accomplishments they have made to feed, fuel, and clothe the world. There is a big celebration happening on the National...
Precision Planting moves into sprayer technology
A leading provider of practical and effective precision ag technologies is making its first move into sprayer technology.This winter, Precision Planting revealed projects focused on improving the operation and data collection of sprayers. Product marketing specialist...
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Strengthening our rural communities will strengthen us all
We have officially flipped the calendar. Well, maybe not flipped it so much as tore the old one off the wall and put up the new one. 2023 is here, and even though one day doesn?t make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things, it is a figurative cleaning of the...
EPA finalizes WOTUS definition
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a final rule establishing the definition of ?Waters of the United States.? They say the rule reduces uncertainty from consistently changing regulatory definitions, protects people?s health,...
SymTRX XP uses optimized nutrient efficiency to increase ROI
Farmers are always looking for ways to maximize their return on investment, and one of the best ways to do that is through improving nutrient efficiency. Anuvia Plant Nutrients CCO Hugh MacGillivray said that?s why they?re launching SymTRX XP, which utilizes microbial...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-30-22)
We saw same pretty decent export sales to close out the year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.There was also a flash sale of soybeans to unknown this morning. McBride said the frequency of soybean...
Response to census of agriculture is vital for ag policy
Now is the time for farmers and livestock producers to complete the Census of Agriculture. Mike Doherty, senior economist with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says an accurate count is important.The Census of Agriculture is a great tool because it is able to zoom into the...
