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AI and precision technology gain momentum on U.S. dairy farms
Artificial intelligence and precision technology are playing a growing role on U.S. dairy farms as producers seek greater efficiency and ways to manage ongoing labor shortages. Dairy cooperatives and technology firms say AI-driven tools can track milk production, feeding behavior and animal health indicators in real time. Early detection of illness allows farmers to treat cows sooner, helping reduce losses and improve herd performance. Industry analysts say adoption is accelerating as tight...
Bayer supporting youth in agriculture in several ways
Youth are the future of agriculture. This may seem like an obvious statement, but in an ever-changing industry like agriculture, we need to do our best to make sure today?s ag youth are prepared to be tomorrow?s leaders. Many of those leaders will grow up on farms,...
Iowa department of agriculture announces pesticide applicator testing
DES MOINES, Iowa (September 14, 2022) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship?s Pesticide Bureau will offer in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and...
Merck Animal Health talks sustainability at Beef Media Event
This week, Merck Animal Health hosted a Beef Media Event to discuss the U.S. beef industry?s current status and future. Among the most important topics was sustainability. We talk about this a lot when it comes to grain production, but sustainability is just as...
Potential freight railway strike threatens supply chains
The two largest railway workers unions in the country and the railway carriers are currently in a dispute over working conditions which could reach a boiling over point this Friday if a deal is not reached.The railway workers unions and the railway carriers are at...
WASDE does little to assuage any rationing worries
The latest WASDE report that came out on Monday gave us the first boots-on-the-ground reports from USDA as they sent their scouts into the fields. However, they still lowered production estimates. Corn basically was in-line with estimates, and soybeans were cut...
United States combine sales grow while total tractor sales down
Combine sales grew for August in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractors fell in the U.S., but grew in Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. ag equipment unit sales rose above the five-year average for...
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Iowa cash rents hit highest average value on record
The recent yearly survey of Iowa?s cash rental rates for farmland shows rates jumped by nine percent so far in 2023. The average is now $279 per acre, the highest average value on record. This new peak rate is three percent higher than the previous high of $270 in...
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...
