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South American Weather and Crop Update (4-14-26)
The weather is drying out a bit in Brazil, which could cause concerns as the second crop corn hits the last stage of growth. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this will be something to watch, but this is also close to the time that Brazil experiences its dry season anyways. McBride said the forecasts have more moisture for Argentina. McBride said soybean harvest is getting very close to completion. First crop corn in Brazil is behind the usual pace, but planting for the safrinha...
Congressman Nunn looking to the future of Iowa agriculture
There’s a song from the late, great George Jones that is called, “Who’s gonna fill their shoes?” While it talks about the legends of country music in a long-gone era, it has a resonance that goes way beyond the Grand Ole Opry. It is something that faces every business...
New Iowa Pork building a smash hit at the ISF
The Iowa Pork tent has been a fixture at the Iowa State Fair for many years but this year, a new permanent structure was unveiled just in time for the 11-day run of the fair.That is Kelsey Sutter, the marketing & program director at Iowa Pork Producers Association....
Bovi-Jet offers automated medicinal spraying systems for cattle producers
Working cattle isn’t easy. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult to get your entire herd through a chute for seasonal checkups with your vet. That’s why it’s a good idea to find each and every way you can make that process as easy as possible. Dakota Belling and...
Producing ROI by reducing tillage
Reduced tillage practices could benefit the bottom line through something called Carbon Intensity Scoring that's being driven by recent legislation. Mitchell Hora from Washington County has long been on the cutting edge of environmental stewardship, starting his own...
Fertilizer prices continue decline
Fertilizer prices have continued their more than year-long decline through the first two weeks of August 2023. The University of Illinois’ FarmdocDAILY website shows that on a per pound of nitrogen basis, urea and liquid nitrogen fertilizers have historically been...
Governor Reynolds talks Fairside Chats at Iowa State Fair
When we made up our fun little ag bingo card for the Iowa State Fair, we had a meeting over what we needed to make sure to put on it. It had to be something you were guaranteed to see while you were here. While the number one pick was the pork chop on a stick, the...
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Grassley joins colleagues in asking for swift E15 waiver for 2024
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has joined an Iowa delegation of lawmakers in a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency to allow for summertime E15 sales in 2024. Last week, the EPA finalized a rule to approve year-round E15 sales, but delayed...
AFBF encouraging farmers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
The Department of Agriculture this week opens the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program enrollment period for 2024. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch said the program helps dairy producers manage risks. Munch said the enrollment period starts today,...
Nominate conservation leaders for the Iowa farm environmental leader award
Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Iowa farmers and landowners who implement proven...
Secretary Naig returns from trade trip to Mexico
Last week Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig embarked on a trade trip to Mexico. Our southern neighbor is one of our most important trading partners in the world. We must keep the dialogue open through the agreements and the disputes that we have with each other. We must...
AAI honoring Bill Northey’s legacy with “The Northey Building”
The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Foundation recently announced that its building will be named “The Northey Building” in order to honor the late Bill Northey. Mark White, board chair of the AAI Foundation, said it was an easy decision to honor Northey’s...
