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South American Weather and Crop Update (2-3-26)
The South American weather forecast has flipped from its usual pattern. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the nearby forecast is now lacking rain. McBride said the longer-term forecast has the rains they are looking for. McBride added that harvest progress is continuing to move along at a good pace in Brazil. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
Iowa Delegation united in support of NWS warning system upgrades
Advances in technology are always wonderful and always make what came before it look like two tin cans and a piece of string. However, in the cycle of technology, everything eventually becomes obsolete. A new and better way is always around the corner. The speed with...
Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture launches ?one-stop shop? for STEM educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new, unique online platform for K-12 and STEM educators who want to teach science through the lens of agriculture.The Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education supports educators who teach,...
Senate Ag Committee to hold April 26 hearing on cattle reform bill
The Senate Ag Committee will hold a hearing later this month on Senator Chuck Grassley?s updated cattle market reform legislation.Grassley announced on Twitter Thursday evening that a hearing takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 26th on the recently updated Cattle...
Case IH provides oil and filter advice for your equipment
A Case IH officials says using the right oil and filters will help farmers save time and money.Troy Schaar, regional parts and service manager with Case IH, talks about what producers should look for in a high-quality oil to protect their machinery.?Your oil really...
Food Bank of Iowa uses $100,000 donation to produce 2,000 meal boxes
The Food Bank of Iowa hosted a group of volunteers on Wednesday to package 2,000 springtime meal boxes.The event was made possible through a $100,000 donation from the Murphy Family Foundation and a partnership with Fareway. While 2,000 meals may sound like a lot of...
Nominations open for 2022 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year
The nomination period is open to recognize the 2022 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says this prestigious honor has been awarded to celebrate conservation progress and Iowa farmers who are committed to exceptional...
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January WASDE brings surprisingly good market news
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Pasture management ensures optimal nutrient intake at low cost
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Momentum still building for pork exports
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Pro athletes buying Iowa farmland
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and longtime NBA player Blake Griffin are among some of the big-name athletes who are investing in Iowa farmland. They?ve joined up with more than 20 other pro athletes from the NFL, NHL, the NBA, and Major League Baseball to...
Fertilizer prices will be slow to come down
It feels like farming is becoming like predicting the weather. We are trying to figure out weather patterns, marketing for prices that will be doing only God knows what in nine months, and trying to figure out what it is going to cost to grow that crop each year.With...
