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Helping growers track sustainability and make improvements
In 2026 there are a lot of aspects of conservation and sustainability that a farmer needs to keep track of. Steven Wall is the development manager of sustainability at Syngenta and he tells the Iowa Ag Radio Network about a tool that can help growers measure, benchmark, and improve their sustainability performance at the farm level. Wall says that the ability to improve sustainability performance through the app is an attractive feature for growers. He adds that with the increased use by...
Strengthening our rural communities will strengthen us all
We have officially flipped the calendar. Well, maybe not flipped it so much as tore the old one off the wall and put up the new one. 2023 is here, and even though one day doesn?t make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things, it is a figurative cleaning of the...
EPA finalizes WOTUS definition
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a final rule establishing the definition of ?Waters of the United States.? They say the rule reduces uncertainty from consistently changing regulatory definitions, protects people?s health,...
SymTRX XP uses optimized nutrient efficiency to increase ROI
Farmers are always looking for ways to maximize their return on investment, and one of the best ways to do that is through improving nutrient efficiency. Anuvia Plant Nutrients CCO Hugh MacGillivray said that?s why they?re launching SymTRX XP, which utilizes microbial...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-30-22)
We saw same pretty decent export sales to close out the year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.There was also a flash sale of soybeans to unknown this morning. McBride said the frequency of soybean...
Response to census of agriculture is vital for ag policy
Now is the time for farmers and livestock producers to complete the Census of Agriculture. Mike Doherty, senior economist with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says an accurate count is important.The Census of Agriculture is a great tool because it is able to zoom into the...
U.S. beef exports to east asia on a record pace
The USDA?s Foreign Agricultural Service released a report titled ?U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.? Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to...
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New BASF herbicide features first of its kind technology
Liberty ULTRA – Powered by Glu-L Technology, is the latest innovation from the BASF Liberty herbicide line and will give farmers a new post knockdown tool for broad spectrum weed control in glufosinate tolerant crops says Liam Vincent a technical marketing manager...
Pro Farmer Crop Tour showcases diversity and variability
There are the numbers and the story of this year's crop from Crop Tour, but there's also a lot of agricultural learning taking place by the scouts who are on tour. Bryan Coffman from the North English area says his eyes have been opened since he started going on Crop...
Farmland values resilient as economy moderates
Strength in farm real estate values persisted in the second quarter despite some moderation in the farm economy and higher interest rates. The Kansas City Federal Reserve says growth in farmland values eased from the surge in recent years but remained strong through...
Cow health more at risk during dry periods
Animal health is a priority for livestock producers. This is especially true in the dairy industry where the health of the cow means dollars to the operation. Most farmers check and clean their cows daily while on their lactation cycle, but the folks at Boehringer...
Climate smart commodity grants available for crop and pig farmers
Pork producers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri have a grant opportunity in sustainability assisting in climate smart agriculture practices. Jamie Burr, the chief sustainability officer at the National Pork Board, said this grant is focused on a variety of practices...
