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Crop protection strategies key in tight margin year
With tighter margins facing agriculture this year, producers are being encouraged to take a close look at their risk management plans as the March 16 crop insurance deadline approaches. Reviewing coverage options and making sure protection aligns with a farm’s cost of production could be especially important heading into the 2026 growing season. Tony Jesina with Farm Credit Services of America says this year may require producers to take a harder look at their risk management strategies as...
NMPF Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program opening soon
Students researching dairy topics can soon apply for the National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Nicole Ayache, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Vice President, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, said the program supports graduate students...
South American Weather and Crop Update (12-20-22)
Things are looking better down in Argentina, but they didn?t get enough rain to make a major impact. On the other hand, Brazil is just about done with planting. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Chuck Grassley comments on U.S. Congress omnibus spending package
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with reporters Tuesday for his weekly conference call. Grassley told reporters that his cattle price discovery and transparency bill will not be included in the latest omnibus spending package.Grassley says that the bill won?t be...
With Bird Flu cases on the rise, so is stress
Even as the snow is falling, I am still seeing flocks of birds making their move south. Normally, it is a thing of great beauty to witness these birds make the trek with no maps or GPS. Though there are a few times, I see those flocks and wonder if they have the right...
Secretary Naig names Grant Menke as deputy secretary of agriculture
Secretary Naig Names Grant Menkeas Deputy Secretary of AgricultureJulie Kenney to depart after nearly 5 years of dedicated serviceDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2022) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Julie Kenney will leave the Department for...
ICA hosts annual Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit
A cold Thursday night last week didn?t stop Iowa?s cattle industry leaders from gathering in Altoona for the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit. The event serves as a forum for industry leaders to gather and discuss a variety of topics, from government policy to...
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Gov. Reynolds teams up with “Frank the Tank” at GCSS
The 41st Governor's Charity Steer Show took place in the livestock pavilion on the State Fairgrounds this past weekend. Marcus Gaul from Strawberry Point was the owner of the steer shown by Governor Kim Reynolds.“My steer’s name is Frank the Tank we thought of that...
Eight farmers elected to Iowa Soybean Association board of directors
Eight farmers, including three incumbents, have been elected to the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) board of directors. The association’s 22 volunteer farmer directors represent the state’s nine crop reporting districts in overseeing the management and allocation of...
State fair showcases food supply & production efforts
There isn’t a spot on the Iowa State Fairgrounds where you can’t look around and see food vendors. The smells come wafting down the street no matter the time of day or the weather conditions. Honestly, some of the offerings taste far better than they smell, but...
Senator Grassley visits the Iowa State Fair
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently stopped by the IARN tent at the Iowa State Fair and was asked if he thinks the farm bill will be completed before the end of the year.Senator Grassley has also been involved in recent efforts to introduce a...
Farm credit continues strong support for beginning farmers
Farm Credit continued its strong support for beginning farmers during 2022. That was detailed in a report at the Farm Credit Administration’s Board meeting where it issued the annual report on the Farm Credit System’s lending to young, beginning, and small farmers....
