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NE Iowa farmer saw impressive soybean yields in 2025
Last year’s crop season was full of curveballs, but farmers were still able to grow some very successful crops. In fact, several Iowa farmers were winners of the 2025 Asgrow Brand National Yield Contest. The annual competition is open to any farmers in the U.S. who grow Asgrow brand soybean products from Bayer Crop Science. Mac Hageman, a farmer out of Ossian, achieved an impressive winning yield of 126.4 bushels per acre with his soybean entry. Hageman said it takes a strong team to work...
Ernst and Grassley seek biofuels expansion
As the country deals with record-high gas prices, Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley are calling for increased biofuels support.In a joint press conference on Wednesday, Ernst and Grassley said they are cosponsoring the Homefront Energy Independence Act....
Corteva unveils next generation CRW trait technology
At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Corteva Agriscience announced its next generation of corn rootworm trait technology.Corteva officials say Vorceed Enlist corn will help enable growers to manage corn rootworm acres with more options than any other seed...
Air quality specialist discusses how animal ag is ?climate neutral?
Recently the National Pork Board and AgriPulse held a webinar about the pork industry and its sustainability goals. They discussed the WeCare? Ethical Principles and more. Those goals center around Animal Well-being, Food Safety, and the Environment. Animal Ag has...
March WASDE report friendly despite global conditions
The USDA released its monthly WASDE report Wednesday morning.This month?s report was friendly, considering the current global situation. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided the numbers from this morning?s report.Volatility has been the name of the game in...
Iowa lawmakers want EPA to ramp up biofuel production
The Iowa congressional delegation is asking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to prioritize America?s energy independence.Specifically, the group that represents the top ethanol-producing state in the country is pushing the...
Spring deworming offers long-term success
A veterinarian says now is a good time to think about spring deworming options.Dr. Dan Cummings with Boehringer Ingelheim says being prepared for the upcoming parasite season can set your operation up for long-term success. He talks about things producers need to...
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Talking Ag Census and Farm Bill with Secretary Naig
It?s the end of 2022 already, and there are a lot of things that farmers are going to be thinking about. One of those things that producers are encouraged to think about is the USDA Census of Agriculture. You are no doubt seeing those forms coming to your mailbox...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-22-22)
As we head into the holiday weekend, the weekly U.S. Export Sales Report didn?t provide much to write home about. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the export numbers.While it may seem like the markets could be waiting for the new year,...
NCGA offers several scholarships for future ag leaders
As farm families celebrate the holidays, now is a good time to remind college students and future college students about what scholarships may be available to them. The National Corn Growers Association has several scholarships available. Lowell Neitzel, chair of...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 12-22-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Growth opportunities abound for renewable fuels
2022 was a big year for ethanol with high gas prices causing more drivers to opt for ethanol blends at the pump. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that despite large demand for ethanol this year, there is still a lot of room for growth...
