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Nutrien programs offer revenue paths for Iowa growers
Iowa farmers looking for ways to improve profitability may have another opportunity through sustainability programs that reward management decisions already happening in many corn and soybean systems. Sally Fliss with Nutrien says the company’s FarmSmart programs are built around helping growers get paid for practices tied to nitrogen efficiency, cover crops, no till, and other regenerative management tools. In corn, she says one program focuses on nitrogen management, helping growers reduce...
Advanced crop touring in NE Iowa
There’s still plenty of time for the crop to be made this season, but that doesn't mean it’s a bad time to get out in your fields and do some scouting. Out in northeast Iowa, Eric Oberbroeckling of Oberbroeckling Enterprises said their fields look pretty good- and...
Iowa and Nebraska attorneys general file lawsuit for year-round E15 fix
Today Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit in federal court against the U.S. EPA to protect the rights of their governors under the federal Clean Air Act. The suit seeks to compel the EPA to make a final determination...
Bushel develops new ADM FarmView app
Data has become much more digital in the past few years. It has brought all kinds of farm information to our fingertips. Long gone are the days of having to go through files and massive folders of records. In fact, the more these apps develop, the more they interface...
Smart Carbon Network reflects on first few months
This past May, the Smart Carbon Network launched with the mission to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Since then, they’ve already seen a lot of...
AFBF encouraging farmers to connect with lawmakers during August recess
Lawmakers from the House and Senate are on the annual August recess and are back in their respective districts and states. Tom Donnely, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Grassroots Program Development, said lawmakers will spend that time hearing from...
Every soybean grower needs an SCN management plan
The Soybean cyst nematode or SCN is a top enemy of every soybean grower. The pathogen is the most destructive soybean pest in the country and it often hides in plain sight. The nematode can be present in a soybean field but the grower might not realize the destructive...
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FBN helping farmers leverage new revenue streams
When it comes to the psychology of agriculture it is important to worry about what you can control. The seed you select, the chemicals you apply, and when you eat lunch are all within your control. The weather, ag policy changes, and commodity prices are all outside...
Showcasing U.S. red meat at food trade shows in Japan
The Supermarket Trade Show- one of Japan’s most important food shows- just wrapped up, and with support from industry partners, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) showcased U.S. pork and beef products to key buyers from Japan’s retail sector. USMEF-Japan...
Prop 12 will cause market chaos
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack didn’t hold back when asked about the potential economic harm of California’s Prop 12. “If Congress doesn’t act, we’re going to have chaos in the marketplace,” Vilsack said in response to a question from House Ag Committee Chair Glenn...
Is the economy affecting Farm Bill progress?
Despite the high rises of the DOW and the S&P 500, the economy for the average American is not in a good place. Political and economic pundits are arguing back and forth whether we are in a recession or not. If we are in one, it hasn’t been an epic recession, but...
Growth Energy highlighting biofuel opportunities
Heading further into 2024, one of the top missions for Growth Energy is year-round, nationwide access to E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor spoke on E15 during her keynote address at the group’s annual meeting. Skor said it’s a proven fact that year-round E15 will save...
