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Mental health pressure builds for Iowa farmers but help exists
As agriculture heads toward another challenging season, rural health professionals say the mental strain on farmers continues to grow. Market uncertainty, weather concerns, and long hours can weigh heavily on producers. While conversations around mental health have become more open in recent years, many farm families still struggle to ask for help. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Heidi Bradley with Integrated Telehealth Partners says agriculture presents a unique set of stressors that can...
South American Weather and Crop Update (9-20-22)
Brazil completed its safrinha corn harvest, so the markets are shifting a bit of focus back that way. As that corn enters the marketplace, we?ll see our prices change from the competition. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the weather...
Technology driving innovation in farming
The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network had a chance to visit with Jackie Applegate, president of Bayer crop science North America, at the Farm Progress show earlier this month to discuss innovations in the Bayer line-up.The Bayer product line is always attempting to...
Randy Dickhut retires, new senior VP of real estate announced
Farmers National Company has announced that Randy Dickhut, senior vice president of real estate operations, will retire Sept. 30 after more than 20 years of dedicated work and leadership within the company. Randy began his career with Farmers National Company in 2002...
USMEF leaders celebrate 45th anniversary of Japan office
Leaders of the U.S. Meat Export Federation traveled to Tokyo last week to mark the 45th anniversary of the USMEF Japan office. They met with meat industry leaders, hosted a meat recipe session for Japanese cooking teachers and social media influencers, visited...
Axne discusses Ag Committee meeting on rural broadband
Yesterday, Iowa 3rd District Congresswoman Cindy Axne talked about a series of House Ag Committee Meetings that happened last week. We talked about the work being done to improve soil health. Today we will discuss the situation with Rural Broadband. Many strides have...
Merck Animal Health hosts Beef Media Event to create an open dialogue
Innovation is incredibly important in the ag industry, but sometimes it feels like most people aren?t aware of the progress we make. That?s why Merck Animal Health held a Beef Media Event down in Amarillo, Texas. By fostering a relationship with the media, they hope...
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Wyffels encourages farmers to help monitor CRW
It is a billion-dollar pest. Corn rootworms have been robbing yields across the country for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The pest has been controlled by seed traits and certain crop protection products, but the fact is that nature will always find a...
Protect grain quality against temperature swings
As outdoor temperatures warm up, protecting the quality of stored grain is especially important. Greg Trame, director of technology sales for GSI, said large temperature swings can make it easier for grain to spoil.?As we go into spring and summer, you have the...
Checkoff-funded research helps farmers manage weeds
Research funded by the United Soybean Board is helping farmers manage weeds now and in the future. Shannon Tignor Ellis, United Soybean Board farmer-leader from Virginia, said the soybean checkoff has invested in weed management for decades, but is now focused on...
Registration open for the 2023 Golden Harvest soybean yield contest
Registration for the 2023 Golden Harvest Go for the Gold Challenge is open now through June 30. The contest recognizes farmers who achieve top yields with eligible Golden Harvest? soybeans during the 2023 growing season. The winning farmers will be awarded a trip to...
USDA wants input on prevented planting crop insurance coverage
The USDA published a Request for Information announcing public listening sessions and soliciting public comments on possible changes to prevent planting crop insurance coverage. In addition to the written public comment period, the Risk Management Agency will hold...
