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Blast furnace-like conditions will scorch Iowa this weekend
The entire state of Iowa is in a heat advisory for this weekend- and if you’re in western Iowa, the heat is going to be so extreme that going outside will be ill-advised. Apparently, Mother Nature wanted to kick off summer by turning up the heat lamp all the way to the max. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said a few factors are combining to create intense heat indices. Interestingly enough, Glisan said there will also be a lot of wind coming out of the south, which is...
IBM to help USDA modernize conservation program
IBM says it is one of the five businesses selected by the USDA?s Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area to provide support for USDA?s digital modernization efforts. Four other businesses were also selected to receive large business awards, with the combined...
Pivot Bio PROVEN increases nitrogen availabilty
Pivot Bio introduced a nitrogen-producing microbe, called Pivot Bio PROVEN in 2019. The product, "sold extensively" in 2020, offers economic and environmental benefits.Pivot Bio PROVEN supplies cereal crops "a constant source of nitrogen throughout most of the growing...
National Farmers Union reacts to absence of RVOs
The National Farmers Union was disappointed the Environmental Protection Agency failed to meet the deadline for 2021 renewable volume obligations.The EPA?s inability to issues its 2021 RVOs under the Renewable Fuel Standard raised concerns that the RVOs won?t be...
DEKALB Asgrow continues to lead the way, agronomist says
Iowa farmers are getting ready for the 2021 growing season. DEKALB Asgrow is here to help. Scott Johnson, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist, recently spoke with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about how Iowa?s farmers can excel through seed genetics in 2021....
BASF?s Engenia? herbicide fights the battle against glyphosate tolerance
Weeds are always adapting and farmers also must adapt if they want to be successful in the fight against them. Glyphosate has been a product that has been in the toolbox for some time now and has been effective against many stubborn weeds such as water hemp and...
Commodity Classic is coming straight to the farm in March
Like a lot of other agricultural events, the Commodity Classic will be going virtual in 2021. Due to the restrictions brought on by COVID-19, America?s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience will be coming right to farms across the...
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Iowa Legislature passes massive tax cut
The Iowa Legislature has passed a bill that revamps the state?s income tax system.The Iowa House and Senate on Thursday gave approval to House File 2317. The bill lowers the state?s income tax rate to 3.9%, lower than the 4% Governor Reynolds called for during her...
Increased soybean acres can be profitable for Iowa farmers
While the markets are even more volatile in the past hours and days than they already have been, the prices are still very good. However, the costs of inputs for corn are continuing to climb, and the current unease in the Black Sea means will probably continue to do...
Food prices below overall inflation in 2021
Overall, food prices increased by an average of 3.9 percent in 2021 compared to 2020, the highest annual increase since 2008. USDA's Economic Research Service released new data Wednesday that shows food prices grew more slowly than "all items," but more quickly than...
NCBA lauds USDA?s processing capacity funding
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association welcomes the USDA?s $215 million commitment to enhance the American food supply chain.USDA officials Thursday announced the availability of up to $215 million in grants and resources as part of a continued effort to strengthen...
Closing Market Podcast 2-24-2022
