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Managing weeds during unpredictable spring weather
As we have seen over the past couple weeks, the weather in Iowa can change on a dime. According to NOAA, that variability will continue throughout the 2026 spring season. This can make weed management even more difficult- drier areas will have to be mindful of choosing herbicides with crop safety, and residual protection will be extra important for the areas that receive more rainfall. Dalton Webster, eastern Iowa agronomic services representative with Syngenta, said growers need to make sure...
Trish Cook is first woman to lead IPPA
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines last week and Buchanan County pig farmer Trish Cook was officially named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.Cook is the first woman to lead the...
Cattle Industry Convention featuring updates on global U.S. beef demand
Thousands of cattle producers are headed to New Orleans this week for the Cattle Industry Annual Convention. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said they'll have opportunities to learn how their Beef Checkoff investments have helped drive...
Spring Planting Survey shows farmers adjusting to markets & input prices
As we get ready to get going on the 2023 growing season, the biggest question people want to be answered is what do farmers intend to plant. It sets the tone in the markets. It tells the rest of the global marketplace what we hope to have available, and it informs...
Energy department allocates $118 million to biofuel projects
Late last week, the Department of Energy announced $118 million in funding to help expand U.S. biofuel production. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the funds will undoubtedly accelerate the innovations taking place at U.S. ethanol plants. ?It will open many new...
Providing carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers
Most people think of row crop opportunities when they talk about carbon credits, but there are opportunities for livestock producers who own land as well. The folks at Graze Master Group saw this potential and partnered with Agoro Carbon to offer some carbon credit...
NCBA anticipates issues with lesser prairie chicken listing
State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal. NCBA Associate Director for Governmental Affairs Sigrid Johannes said the...
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Delayed farm bill could limit ag program funds
Growing concern over a government shutdown but also over a delay in passing a new farm bill and how that may affect safety programs like crop insurance during a dry year here in Iowa. It appears politics are being played with the annual defense spending bill in the...
Protecting yield potential with biological products
During the growing season, farmers want to see their plants reach their full potential. The management practices that are implemented during the season all have an impact on whether a plant reaches its full yield potential. Should biologicals be a part of that plan...
Ethanol industry supports GREET model for scientific emissions accuracy
American ethanol organizations like the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, and the Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on sustainable aviation fuel. When it comes to global actions to decarbonize the aviation transportation...
Vilsack marks the anniversary of Climate-Smart Commodities Program
Climate-smart practices are nothing new to the agriculture industry. We have been constantly looking for ways to do a better job of protecting our land, water, and air. Without these, we cannot hope to be successful either now or in future generations. A year ago, the...
Iowa business among semi-finalists for AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge
Farm Bureau this week named the ten semi-finalists that will compete in the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Among the finalists is Appanoose Manufactured Products, which is based in Moulton, Iowa. American Farm Bureau Director of Industry Relations, Chase...
