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Know your number now on SCN
Even with BASF’s new Nemasphere soybean technology still targeted for a future launch, company officials say growers should already be taking steps to understand how much soybean cyst nematode may be costing them in today’s fields. Justin Moritz, BASF trait technology specialist, says the most important first step is simple: know your number. Moritz says that it starts with pulling SCN egg counts, but he stresses farmers should go further than just the nematode sample itself. He also...
USDA cuts ribbon on national bio and agro-defense facility
Recent history is proof that animal disease outbreaks like mad cow, foot and mouth disease, avian influenza, and African swine fever can devastate livestock industries both home and abroad. The importance of a strong defense system against animal disease cannot be...
Smart Carbon Network launches in support of carbon capture management
Last week, the Smart Carbon Network was launched in order to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The network will collaborate with farmers and...
Soy checkoff identifies key audiences for reputation of U.S. soy
The 77 farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board focus on adding value to U.S. soybeans through investments that spur engagement with consumers and influencers across the value chain. Laurie Isley, USB farmer-leader from Michigan and Communication & Education...
Iowa nutrient reduction strategy dashboards indicate measurable water quality progress
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 24, 2023) ? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the three principals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, today jointly announced that the online...
Replanting needs to be thought out
It is that time of year when we see crops emerge, and thunderstorms can wipe out a whole field in short order. That doesn?t mean it can?t happen later, but it is the time we tend to see more hail and such. It is also the time when we have the best opportunity to hit...
Using on-farm data to improve sustainability through measurable actions
Sustainability is a popular topic across all sectors of agriculture. Although it might be a newer discussion topic for some areas of the ag industry, livestock producers have used sustainable practices for many years.That?s Gordon Spronk, a producer and appointed...
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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act looking to advance in Senate
Following the recent House passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, attention now turns towards the Senate to take action. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Director of Government Relations and Head of Nutrition Policy Claudia Larson, said there’s...
Ag challenges require new five-year farm bill in 2024
The one-year extension of the farm bill in 2023 did leave a bit of a sour taste in the mouth of legislators and ag groups that pushed hard for a new five-year farm bill. However, the one-year extension does serve a vital purpose says Mike Stranz, vice president of...
Tighter margins ahead in 2024
Despite a drop in key operating costs, Rabobank says contracted margins in 2023 will continue into the new year. Soybean farmers are likely to achieve good margins in the 2024 season, but corn farmers will feel their margins pressured by ample supply. Wheat margins...
Congressman Nunn talks new CRP bill & railroad debacle at the border
There are many juggling pins in the air for the agriculture industry in Washington, DC. Yesterday we talked about the E15 situation with EPA, we still need a Farm Bill, and farmers need the tools to do their jobs properly and shipping lanes that are open for us to...
South American Weather and Crop Update (12-19-23)
Spotty rain has entered the forecast in South America. While it would possibly be enough rain for our growing season, both Argentina and Brazil need significantly more rain than that. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather...
