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Water hemp is one of the top weeds impacting Iowa crops
So far, most of Iowa’s crops are looking healthy, which is especially important as we enter the critical timeframe for pollination. Weed control is incredibly important in making sure that crops are healthy, and one of the top problem weeds is water hemp. Travis Ralfs, Eastern Iowa territory account manager with Valent, said that farmers should have been working on weeds for a while now, as it is getting to be too late to apply herbicides on corn. While soybeans have a little more flexibility,...
Optimizing feed safety by mitigating risks
Pig health is always front and center at World Pork Expo in Des Moines as ag groups, agribusiness, and producers come together to learn about the latest technologies and management practices for raising healthy animals. The Iowa Ag Radio Network spoke with Mark...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-18-25)
The forecast in South America has not changed much over the past few weeks. While there is some rain in parts of Brazil and Argentina, much of the two countries will remain dry. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns....
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Growth Energy statement on Supreme Court SRE decision
In March, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy went before the Supreme Court alongside the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to challenge the ability of refineries to file lawsuits concerning Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) in different federal...
SHIC eyes global risks to U.S. swine
When it comes to protecting a swine herd, waiting until a problem arises is already too late. The risks are real—and constantly evolving- from emerging diseases to foreign animal threats. That’s why the Swine Health Information Center is focused on keeping producers...
Highlighting the impacts of tariffs on small family farms
A local distillery in small-town Swisher, Iowa, was the host site for an important discussion between farmers and Iowa ag industry leaders about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on small family farms. And Cedar Ridge Distillery wasn’t just the venue- CEO Jeff...
New study details positive interactions between cattle and sage grouse
A new study from the University of Idaho highlighted the interactions between cattle and sage grouse populations. The 10-year study confirmed that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse- in fact, it actually benefits the species through building...
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Blast furnace-like conditions will scorch Iowa this weekend
The entire state of Iowa is in a heat advisory for this weekend- and if you’re in western Iowa, the heat is going to be so extreme that going outside will be ill-advised. Apparently, Mother Nature wanted to kick off summer by turning up the heat lamp all the way to...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-20-25)
While it was overshadowed last week, this week’s export sales were able to enter the markets with some positive news. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said it was a great week for corn sales. Soybean sales were more interesting, as the new crop side is behind...
Ag Secretary Rollins details five-step plan to battle New World screwworm
On Wednesday U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a five-pronged plan to enhance USDA’s ability to detect, control, and eliminate the pest. The...
Groups applaud Supreme Court decision on Small Refinery Exemptions
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy reacted positively after the Supreme Court issued its opinion that the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals is the proper venue for challenging Small Refinery Exemption decisions. “This is a victory for the...
Precision AI lands investment from Ag co-ops
Cooperative Ventures, the innovation fund formed by farmer-owned cooperatives CHS and GROWMARK, has announced a new investment in Precision AI, an emerging leader in autonomous aerial technology and real-time, plant-level input decisions. FEATURED CONVERSATION WITH...
